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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,313.08, 169,969.50 and 53,968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,313.08, 169,969.50 and 53,968.76 is: 80,953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,313.08 : 169,969.50 = 53,968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,313.08/169,969.50 = 53,968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,313.08x = 169,969.50 × 53,968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,313.08x = 9,173,043,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173,043,152.82/113,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,953.08

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