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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,974, 173,990.16 and 32,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,974, 173,990.16 and 32,868 is: 49,310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,974 : 173,990.16 = 32,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,974/173,990.16 = 32,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,974x = 173,990.16 × 32,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,974x = 5,718,708,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718,708,578.88/115,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,310.26

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