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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,222.41, 170,516.08 and 99,279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,222.41, 170,516.08 and 99,279.73 is: 148,209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,222.41 : 170,516.08 = 99,279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,222.41/170,516.08 = 99,279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,222.41x = 170,516.08 × 99,279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,222.41x = 16,928,790,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,928,790,383.06/114,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,209.01

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