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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,644.61, 170,804.70 and 108,998.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,644.61, 170,804.70 and 108,998.19 is: 162,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,644.61 : 170,804.70 = 108,998.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,644.61/170,804.70 = 108,998.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,644.61x = 170,804.70 × 108,998.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,644.61x = 18,617,403,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,617,403,143.49/114,644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,392.31

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