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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,028.64, 172,309.68 and 59,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,028.64, 172,309.68 and 59,508 is: 89,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,028.64 : 172,309.68 = 59,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,028.64/172,309.68 = 59,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,028.64x = 172,309.68 × 59,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,028.64x = 10,253,804,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,253,804,437.44/115,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,141.32

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