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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,197.70, 171,284.23 and 29,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,197.70, 171,284.23 and 29,966.34 is: 44,946.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,197.70 : 171,284.23 = 29,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,197.70/171,284.23 = 29,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,197.70x = 171,284.23 × 29,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,197.70x = 5,132,761,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,761,472.82/114,197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,946.28

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