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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,210.89, 171,312.77 and 54,282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,210.89, 171,312.77 and 54,282.51 is: 81,422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,210.89 : 171,312.77 = 54,282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,210.89/171,312.77 = 54,282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,210.89x = 171,312.77 × 54,282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,210.89x = 9,299,287,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,299,287,286.36/114,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,422.07

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