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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,968.16, 171,013.44 and 47,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,968.16, 171,013.44 and 47,454.24 is: 71,206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,968.16 : 171,013.44 = 47,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,968.16/171,013.44 = 47,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,968.16x = 171,013.44 × 47,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,968.16x = 8,115,312,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,115,312,824.99/113,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,206.84

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