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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,954.43, 172,460.81 and 36,069.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,954.43, 172,460.81 and 36,069.34 is: 54,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,954.43 : 172,460.81 = 36,069.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,954.43/172,460.81 = 36,069.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,954.43x = 172,460.81 × 36,069.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,954.43x = 6,220,547,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,220,547,672.88/114,954.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,113.16

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