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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,235.63, 171,251.71 and 54,227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,235.63, 171,251.71 and 54,227.07 is: 81,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,235.63 : 171,251.71 = 54,227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,235.63/171,251.71 = 54,227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,235.63x = 171,251.71 × 54,227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,235.63x = 9,286,478,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286,478,330.22/114,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,292.31

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