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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,384.96, 171,577.44 and 35,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,384.96, 171,577.44 and 35,478 is: 53,217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,384.96 : 171,577.44 = 35,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,384.96/171,577.44 = 35,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,384.96x = 171,577.44 × 35,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,384.96x = 6,087,224,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,224,416.32/114,384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,217.00

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