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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,966.02, 172,476.72 and 36,080.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,966.02, 172,476.72 and 36,080.22 is: 54,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,966.02 : 172,476.72 = 36,080.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,966.02/172,476.72 = 36,080.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,966.02x = 172,476.72 × 36,080.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,966.02x = 6,222,998,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,998,002.48/114,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,129.02

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