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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,335.40, 171,503.10 and 112,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,335.40, 171,503.10 and 112,148.40 is: 168,222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,335.40 : 171,503.10 = 112,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,335.40/171,503.10 = 112,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,335.40x = 171,503.10 × 112,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,335.40x = 19,233,798,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233,798,260.04/114,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,222.60

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