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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,225.80, 171,338.70 and 100,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,225.80, 171,338.70 and 100,401.80 is: 150,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,225.80 : 171,338.70 = 100,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,225.80/171,338.70 = 100,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,225.80x = 171,338.70 × 100,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,225.80x = 17,202,713,889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,713,889.66/114,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,602.70

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