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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,259.52, 171,323.52 and 44,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,259.52, 171,323.52 and 44,129.60 is: 66,169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,259.52 : 171,323.52 = 44,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,259.52/171,323.52 = 44,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,259.52x = 171,323.52 × 44,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,259.52x = 7,560,438,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,438,408.19/114,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,169.00

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