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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,251.28, 171,385.08 and 35,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,251.28, 171,385.08 and 35,355.36 is: 53,035.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,251.28 : 171,385.08 = 35,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,251.28/171,385.08 = 35,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,251.28x = 171,385.08 × 35,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,251.28x = 6,059,381,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,381,202.03/114,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,035.57

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