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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,143.20, 171,233.04 and 35,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,143.20, 171,233.04 and 35,238.88 is: 52,863.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,143.20 : 171,233.04 = 35,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,143.20/171,233.04 = 35,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,143.20x = 171,233.04 × 35,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,143.20x = 6,034,060,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,060,548.60/114,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,863.95

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