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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,204.62, 171,193.92 and 54,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,204.62, 171,193.92 and 54,127.51 is: 81,137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,204.62 : 171,193.92 = 54,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,204.62/171,193.92 = 54,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,204.62x = 171,193.92 × 54,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,204.62x = 9,266,300,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,266,300,290.24/114,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,137.70

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