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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,282.66, 171,451.35 and 47,685.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,282.66, 171,451.35 and 47,685.84 is: 71,540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,282.66 : 171,451.35 = 47,685.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,282.66/171,451.35 = 47,685.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,282.66x = 171,451.35 × 47,685.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,282.66x = 8,175,801,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,801,643.88/114,282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,540.18

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