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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,169, 175,783.47 and 34,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,169, 175,783.47 and 34,063 is: 51,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,169 : 175,783.47 = 34,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,169/175,783.47 = 34,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,169x = 175,783.47 × 34,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,169x = 5,987,712,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987,712,338.61/117,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,103.21

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