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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,252.48, 171,372.24 and 31,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,252.48, 171,372.24 and 31,140 is: 46,708.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,252.48 : 171,372.24 = 31,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,252.48/171,372.24 = 31,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,252.48x = 171,372.24 × 31,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,252.48x = 5,336,531,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,336,531,553.60/114,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,708.23

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