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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,169.98, 171,280.49 and 55,055.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,169.98, 171,280.49 and 55,055.37 is: 82,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,169.98 : 171,280.49 = 55,055.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,169.98/171,280.49 = 55,055.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,169.98x = 171,280.49 × 55,055.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,169.98x = 9,429,910,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,429,910,475.45/114,169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,595.36

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