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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,412.20, 171,618.30 and 94,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,412.20, 171,618.30 and 94,583.40 is: 141,875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,412.20 : 171,618.30 = 94,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,412.20/171,618.30 = 94,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,412.20x = 171,618.30 × 94,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,412.20x = 16,232,242,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232,242,316.22/114,412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,875.10

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