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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,133.46, 171,236.63 and 54,975.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,133.46, 171,236.63 and 54,975.11 is: 82,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,133.46 : 171,236.63 = 54,975.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,133.46/171,236.63 = 54,975.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,133.46x = 171,236.63 × 54,975.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,133.46x = 9,413,751,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,413,751,851.53/114,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,480.21

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