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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,966.24, 171,010.40 and 47,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,966.24, 171,010.40 and 47,452.16 is: 71,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,966.24 : 171,010.40 = 47,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,966.24/171,010.40 = 47,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,966.24x = 171,010.40 × 47,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,966.24x = 8,114,812,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114,812,862.46/113,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,203.66

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