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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,501.20, 170,251.80 and 29,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,501.20, 170,251.80 and 29,261.20 is: 43,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,501.20 : 170,251.80 = 29,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,501.20/170,251.80 = 29,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,501.20x = 170,251.80 × 29,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,501.20x = 4,981,771,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,771,970.16/113,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,891.80

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