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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,373, 171,559.50 and 31,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,373, 171,559.50 and 31,267 is: 46,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,373 : 171,559.50 = 31,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,373/171,559.50 = 31,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,373x = 171,559.50 × 31,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,373x = 5,364,150,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,150,886.50/114,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,900.50

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