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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,416.13, 171,609.11 and 30,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,416.13, 171,609.11 and 30,182.88 is: 45,270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,416.13 : 171,609.11 = 30,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,416.13/171,609.11 = 30,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,416.13x = 171,609.11 × 30,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,416.13x = 5,179,657,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,657,174.04/114,416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,270.34

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