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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,725, 170,587.50 and 30,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,725, 170,587.50 and 30,619 is: 45,928.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,725 : 170,587.50 = 30,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,725/170,587.50 = 30,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,725x = 170,587.50 × 30,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,725x = 5,223,218,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,218,662.50/113,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,928.50

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