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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,268.26, 171,512.96 and 55,145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,268.26, 171,512.96 and 55,145.55 is: 82,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,268.26 : 171,512.96 = 55,145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,268.26/171,512.96 = 55,145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,268.26x = 171,512.96 × 55,145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,268.26x = 9,458,176,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,458,176,235.60/114,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,771.68

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