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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,193.96, 169,685.36 and 38,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,193.96, 169,685.36 and 38,262 is: 57,357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,193.96 : 169,685.36 = 38,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,193.96/169,685.36 = 38,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,193.96x = 169,685.36 × 38,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,193.96x = 6,492,501,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,501,244.32/113,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,357.31

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