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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,927.30, 172,002.15 and 114,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,927.30, 172,002.15 and 114,927.30 is: 172,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,927.30 : 172,002.15 = 114,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,927.30/172,002.15 = 114,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,927.30x = 172,002.15 × 114,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,927.30x = 19,767,742,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,767,742,693.70/114,927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,002.15

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