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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,581.12, 171,412.20 and 94,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,581.12, 171,412.20 and 94,898 is: 141,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,581.12 : 171,412.20 = 94,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,581.12/171,412.20 = 94,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,581.12x = 171,412.20 × 94,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,581.12x = 16,266,674,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,674,955.60/114,581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,966.45

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