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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,056.64, 171,292.32 and 99,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,056.64, 171,292.32 and 99,368.64 is: 149,233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,056.64 : 171,292.32 = 99,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,056.64/171,292.32 = 99,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,056.64x = 171,292.32 × 99,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,056.64x = 17,021,084,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021,084,880.84/114,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,233.62

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