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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,471.28, 170,206.74 and 46,838.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,471.28, 170,206.74 and 46,838.16 is: 70,257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,471.28 : 170,206.74 = 46,838.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,471.28/170,206.74 = 46,838.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,471.28x = 170,206.74 × 46,838.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,471.28x = 7,972,170,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972,170,521.20/113,471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,257.17

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