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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,588, 171,951.12 and 48,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,588, 171,951.12 and 48,924 is: 73,415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,588 : 171,951.12 = 48,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,588/171,951.12 = 48,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,588x = 171,951.12 × 48,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,588x = 8,412,536,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,536,594.88/114,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,415.51

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