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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,421.59, 171,643.91 and 30,187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,421.59, 171,643.91 and 30,187.58 is: 45,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,421.59 : 171,643.91 = 30,187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,421.59/171,643.91 = 30,187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,421.59x = 171,643.91 × 30,187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,421.59x = 5,181,513,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,513,255.48/114,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,284.40

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