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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,333.48, 171,558.72 and 54,429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,333.48, 171,558.72 and 54,429.66 is: 81,672.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,333.48 : 171,558.72 = 54,429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,333.48/171,558.72 = 54,429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,333.48x = 171,558.72 × 54,429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,333.48x = 9,337,882,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,337,882,799.64/114,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,672.34

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