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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,412.36, 170,181.18 and 46,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,412.36, 170,181.18 and 46,837 is: 70,281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,412.36 : 170,181.18 = 46,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,412.36/170,181.18 = 46,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,412.36x = 170,181.18 × 46,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,412.36x = 7,970,775,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,970,775,927.66/113,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,281.37

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