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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,415.40, 171,623.10 and 94,975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,415.40, 171,623.10 and 94,975.40 is: 142,463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,415.40 : 171,623.10 = 94,975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,415.40/171,623.10 = 94,975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,415.40x = 171,623.10 × 94,975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,415.40x = 16,299,972,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299,972,571.74/114,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,463.10

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