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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,272.22, 171,435.60 and 47,675.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,272.22, 171,435.60 and 47,675.34 is: 71,524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,272.22 : 171,435.60 = 47,675.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,272.22/171,435.60 = 47,675.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,272.22x = 171,435.60 × 47,675.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,272.22x = 8,173,250,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173,250,518.10/114,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,524.39

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