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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,004, 173,985.12 and 52,809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,004, 173,985.12 and 52,809.04 is: 79,204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,004 : 173,985.12 = 52,809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,004/173,985.12 = 52,809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,004x = 173,985.12 × 52,809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,004x = 9,187,987,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,987,161.48/116,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,204.05

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