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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,447.52, 170,158.38 and 30,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,447.52, 170,158.38 and 30,348 is: 45,518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,447.52 : 170,158.38 = 30,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,447.52/170,158.38 = 30,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,447.52x = 170,158.38 × 30,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,447.52x = 5,163,966,516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,966,516.24/113,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,518.55

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