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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,901.30, 172,368.15 and 36,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,901.30, 172,368.15 and 36,007.30 is: 54,016.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,901.30 : 172,368.15 = 36,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,901.30/172,368.15 = 36,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,901.30x = 172,368.15 × 36,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,901.30x = 6,206,511,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,206,511,687.50/114,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,016.03

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