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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,317.92, 169,974.96 and 39,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,317.92, 169,974.96 and 39,444 is: 59,165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,317.92 : 169,974.96 = 39,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,317.92/169,974.96 = 39,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,317.92x = 169,974.96 × 39,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,317.92x = 6,704,492,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704,492,322.24/113,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,165.33

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