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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,590.62, 171,114.19 and 93,571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,590.62, 171,114.19 and 93,571.72 is: 139,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,590.62 : 171,114.19 = 93,571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,590.62/171,114.19 = 93,571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,590.62x = 171,114.19 × 93,571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,590.62x = 16,011,449,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011,449,375.51/114,590.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,727.41

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