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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,997, 170,995.56 and 30,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,997, 170,995.56 and 30,891 is: 46,336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,997 : 170,995.56 = 30,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,997/170,995.56 = 30,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,997x = 170,995.56 × 30,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,997x = 5,282,223,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282,223,843.96/113,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,336.52

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