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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,079.41, 170,283.54 and 100,612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,079.41, 170,283.54 and 100,612.52 is: 150,181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,079.41 : 170,283.54 = 100,612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,079.41/170,283.54 = 100,612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,079.41x = 170,283.54 × 100,612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,079.41x = 17,132,655,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132,655,222.50/114,079.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,181.84

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