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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,995.98, 170,985.87 and 35,101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,995.98, 170,985.87 and 35,101.98 is: 52,650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,995.98 : 170,985.87 = 35,101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,995.98/170,985.87 = 35,101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,995.98x = 170,985.87 × 35,101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,995.98x = 6,001,942,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,001,942,589.02/113,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,650.48

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