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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,266.46, 171,434.73 and 51,139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,266.46, 171,434.73 and 51,139.74 is: 76,725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,266.46 : 171,434.73 = 51,139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,266.46/171,434.73 = 51,139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,266.46x = 171,434.73 × 51,139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,266.46x = 8,767,127,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,767,127,519.17/114,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,725.29

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