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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,617.69, 170,451.14 and 43,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,617.69, 170,451.14 and 43,497 is: 65,254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,617.69 : 170,451.14 = 43,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,617.69/170,451.14 = 43,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,617.69x = 170,451.14 × 43,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,617.69x = 7,414,113,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,414,113,019.10/113,617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,254.92

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