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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,867.91, 170,803.88 and 34,982.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,867.91, 170,803.88 and 34,982.82 is: 52,474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,867.91 : 170,803.88 = 34,982.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,867.91/170,803.88 = 34,982.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,867.91x = 170,803.88 × 34,982.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,867.91x = 5,975,201,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,201,389.34/113,867.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,474.85

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