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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,152.70, 171,257.16 and 35,266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,152.70, 171,257.16 and 35,266.86 is: 52,908.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,152.70 : 171,257.16 = 35,266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,152.70/171,257.16 = 35,266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,152.70x = 171,257.16 × 35,266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,152.70x = 6,039,702,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,039,702,285.72/114,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,908.97

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