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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,799, 173,698.50 and 28,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,799, 173,698.50 and 28,247 is: 42,370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,799 : 173,698.50 = 28,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,799/173,698.50 = 28,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,799x = 173,698.50 × 28,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,799x = 4,906,461,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,461,529.50/115,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,370.50

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