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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,264.60, 171,368.94 and 47,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,264.60, 171,368.94 and 47,705.28 is: 71,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,264.60 : 171,368.94 = 47,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,264.60/171,368.94 = 47,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,264.60x = 171,368.94 × 47,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,264.60x = 8,175,203,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,203,266.00/114,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,546.25

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