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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,946.68, 172,212.66 and 65,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,946.68, 172,212.66 and 65,595 is: 98,274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,946.68 : 172,212.66 = 65,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,946.68/172,212.66 = 65,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,946.68x = 172,212.66 × 65,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,946.68x = 11,296,289,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,296,289,432.70/114,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,274.17

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