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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,274.26, 171,521.96 and 55,151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,274.26, 171,521.96 and 55,151.55 is: 82,780.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,274.26 : 171,521.96 = 55,151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,274.26/171,521.96 = 55,151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,274.26x = 171,521.96 × 55,151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,274.26x = 9,459,701,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,459,701,677.28/114,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,780.69

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