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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,113.28, 174,190.08 and 42,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,113.28, 174,190.08 and 42,224 is: 63,343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,113.28 : 174,190.08 = 42,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,113.28/174,190.08 = 42,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,113.28x = 174,190.08 × 42,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,113.28x = 7,355,001,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,355,001,937.92/116,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,343.33

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