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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,467.80, 171,701.70 and 112,523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,467.80, 171,701.70 and 112,523.80 is: 168,785.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,467.80 : 171,701.70 = 112,523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,467.80/171,701.70 = 112,523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,467.80x = 171,701.70 × 112,523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,467.80x = 19,320,527,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320,527,750.46/114,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,785.70

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