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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,237.51, 171,467.01 and 55,114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,237.51, 171,467.01 and 55,114.71 is: 82,725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,237.51 : 171,467.01 = 55,114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,237.51/171,467.01 = 55,114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,237.51x = 171,467.01 × 55,114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,237.51x = 9,450,354,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450,354,530.72/114,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,725.49

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