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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,029.60, 172,544.40 and 110,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,029.60, 172,544.40 and 110,011.20 is: 165,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,029.60 : 172,544.40 = 110,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,029.60/172,544.40 = 110,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,029.60x = 172,544.40 × 110,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,029.60x = 18,981,816,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981,816,497.28/115,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,016.80

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