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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,204.92, 171,262.02 and 44,039.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,204.92, 171,262.02 and 44,039.48 is: 66,041.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,204.92 : 171,262.02 = 44,039.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,204.92/171,262.02 = 44,039.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,204.92x = 171,262.02 × 44,039.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,204.92x = 7,542,290,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,290,304.55/114,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,041.73

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