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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,282.26, 171,533.96 and 55,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,282.26, 171,533.96 and 55,159.56 is: 82,792.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,282.26 : 171,533.96 = 55,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,282.26/171,533.96 = 55,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,282.26x = 171,533.96 × 55,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,282.26x = 9,461,737,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461,737,758.66/114,282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,792.71

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