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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,994.62, 172,493.43 and 36,108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,994.62, 172,493.43 and 36,108.81 is: 54,163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,994.62 : 172,493.43 = 36,108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,994.62/172,493.43 = 36,108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,994.62x = 172,493.43 × 36,108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,994.62x = 6,228,532,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,532,490.12/114,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,163.69

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