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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,535, 173,302.50 and 41,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,535, 173,302.50 and 41,663 is: 62,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,535 : 173,302.50 = 41,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,535/173,302.50 = 41,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,535x = 173,302.50 × 41,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,535x = 7,220,302,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220,302,057.50/115,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,494.50

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