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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,244.04, 171,476.76 and 55,121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,244.04, 171,476.76 and 55,121.24 is: 82,735.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,244.04 : 171,476.76 = 55,121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,244.04/171,476.76 = 55,121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,244.04x = 171,476.76 × 55,121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,244.04x = 9,452,011,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,011,642.38/114,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,735.27

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