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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,233, 174,349.50 and 28,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,233, 174,349.50 and 28,681 is: 43,021.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,233 : 174,349.50 = 28,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,233/174,349.50 = 28,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,233x = 174,349.50 × 28,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,233x = 5,000,518,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,518,009.50/116,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,021.50

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