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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,996.73, 170,902.95 and 47,486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,996.73, 170,902.95 and 47,486.82 is: 71,191.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,996.73 : 170,902.95 = 47,486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,996.73/170,902.95 = 47,486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,996.73x = 170,902.95 × 47,486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,996.73x = 8,115,637,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,115,637,624.12/113,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,191.85

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