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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,757.16, 172,157.60 and 44,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,757.16, 172,157.60 and 44,631 is: 66,955.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,757.16 : 172,157.60 = 44,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,757.16/172,157.60 = 44,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,757.16x = 172,157.60 × 44,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,757.16x = 7,683,565,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,683,565,957.18/114,757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,955.01

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