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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,996.98, 170,987.36 and 35,102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,996.98, 170,987.36 and 35,102.98 is: 52,651.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,996.98 : 170,987.36 = 35,102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,996.98/170,987.36 = 35,102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,996.98x = 170,987.36 × 35,102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,996.98x = 6,002,165,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,002,165,878.33/113,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,651.97

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