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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,946.74, 170,966.09 and 50,723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,946.74, 170,966.09 and 50,723.66 is: 76,105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,946.74 : 170,966.09 = 50,723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,946.74/170,966.09 = 50,723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,946.74x = 170,966.09 × 50,723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,946.74x = 8,672,024,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,024,712.24/113,946.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,105.95

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