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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,465.70, 171,698.55 and 108,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,465.70, 171,698.55 and 108,633.70 is: 162,950.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,465.70 : 171,698.55 = 108,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,465.70/171,698.55 = 108,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,465.70x = 171,698.55 × 108,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,465.70x = 18,652,248,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,652,248,771.14/114,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,950.55

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