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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,185.89, 171,266.51 and 29,954.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,185.89, 171,266.51 and 29,954.49 is: 44,928.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,185.89 : 171,266.51 = 29,954.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,185.89/171,266.51 = 29,954.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,185.89x = 171,266.51 × 29,954.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,185.89x = 5,130,200,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,130,200,961.13/114,185.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,928.50

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