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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,239.26, 171,469.59 and 55,116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,239.26, 171,469.59 and 55,116.51 is: 82,728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,239.26 : 171,469.59 = 55,116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,239.26/171,469.59 = 55,116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,239.26x = 171,469.59 × 55,116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,239.26x = 9,450,805,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450,805,371.93/114,239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,728.17

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