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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,174.21, 171,207.32 and 34,181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,174.21, 171,207.32 and 34,181.29 is: 51,255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,174.21 : 171,207.32 = 34,181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,174.21/171,207.32 = 34,181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,174.21x = 171,207.32 × 34,181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,174.21x = 5,852,087,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,087,290.42/114,174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,255.77

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