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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,243, 174,364.50 and 28,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,243, 174,364.50 and 28,691 is: 43,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,243 : 174,364.50 = 28,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,243/174,364.50 = 28,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,243x = 174,364.50 × 28,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,243x = 5,002,691,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,691,869.50/116,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,036.50

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