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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,174.72, 171,365.97 and 60,911.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,174.72, 171,365.97 and 60,911.85 is: 91,423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,174.72 : 171,365.97 = 60,911.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,174.72/171,365.97 = 60,911.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,174.72x = 171,365.97 × 60,911.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,174.72x = 10,438,218,259.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,438,218,259.74/114,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,423.20

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