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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,975.48, 170,956.74 and 30,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,975.48, 170,956.74 and 30,863 is: 46,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,975.48 : 170,956.74 = 30,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,975.48/170,956.74 = 30,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,975.48x = 170,956.74 × 30,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,975.48x = 5,276,237,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,276,237,866.62/113,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,292.75

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