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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,242.04, 171,473.76 and 55,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,242.04, 171,473.76 and 55,119.24 is: 82,732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,242.04 : 171,473.76 = 55,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,242.04/171,473.76 = 55,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,242.04x = 171,473.76 × 55,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,242.04x = 9,451,503,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451,503,331.14/114,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,732.27

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