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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,143.70, 171,233.79 and 35,239.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,143.70, 171,233.79 and 35,239.38 is: 52,864.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,143.70 : 171,233.79 = 35,239.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,143.70/171,233.79 = 35,239.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,143.70x = 171,233.79 × 35,239.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,143.70x = 6,034,172,594.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,172,594.65/114,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,864.70

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