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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,264, 169,897.44 and 39,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,264, 169,897.44 and 39,392 is: 59,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,264 : 169,897.44 = 39,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,264/169,897.44 = 39,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,264x = 169,897.44 × 39,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,264x = 6,692,599,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,599,956.48/113,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,088.50

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