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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,640.31, 170,913.98 and 111,726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,640.31, 170,913.98 and 111,726.98 is: 166,570.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,640.31 : 170,913.98 = 111,726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,640.31/170,913.98 = 111,726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,640.31x = 170,913.98 × 111,726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,640.31x = 19,095,702,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,095,702,890.86/114,640.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,570.58

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