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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,214.78, 169,661.25 and 83,398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,214.78, 169,661.25 and 83,398.14 is: 124,978.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,214.78 : 169,661.25 = 83,398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,214.78/169,661.25 = 83,398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,214.78x = 169,661.25 × 83,398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,214.78x = 14,149,432,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,432,680.08/113,214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,978.67

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