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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,305.87, 171,569.51 and 55,183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,305.87, 171,569.51 and 55,183.05 is: 82,828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,305.87 : 171,569.51 = 55,183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,305.87/171,569.51 = 55,183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,305.87x = 171,569.51 × 55,183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,305.87x = 9,467,728,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467,728,572.89/114,305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,828.02

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