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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,211.61, 171,218.94 and 55,088.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,211.61, 171,218.94 and 55,088.82 is: 82,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,211.61 : 171,218.94 = 55,088.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,211.61/171,218.94 = 55,088.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,211.61x = 171,218.94 × 55,088.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,211.61x = 9,432,249,366.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,432,249,366.25/114,211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,585.73

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