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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,337.98, 171,565.50 and 54,434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,337.98, 171,565.50 and 54,434.22 is: 81,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,337.98 : 171,565.50 = 54,434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,337.98/171,565.50 = 54,434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,337.98x = 171,565.50 × 54,434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,337.98x = 9,339,034,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,339,034,171.41/114,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,679.20

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