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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,091.92, 170,314.74 and 96,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,091.92, 170,314.74 and 96,397.20 is: 143,900.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,091.92 : 170,314.74 = 96,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,091.92/170,314.74 = 96,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,091.92x = 170,314.74 × 96,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,091.92x = 16,417,864,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,417,864,054.73/114,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,900.32

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