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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,997.68, 170,955.50 and 39,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,997.68, 170,955.50 and 39,098.39 is: 58,633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,997.68 : 170,955.50 = 39,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,997.68/170,955.50 = 39,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,997.68x = 170,955.50 × 39,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,997.68x = 6,684,085,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,684,085,336.78/113,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,633.52

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