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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,411.70, 171,617.55 and 94,582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,411.70, 171,617.55 and 94,582.90 is: 141,874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,411.70 : 171,617.55 = 94,582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,411.70/171,617.55 = 94,582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,411.70x = 171,617.55 × 94,582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,411.70x = 16,232,085,569.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232,085,569.90/114,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,874.35

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