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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,032.08, 172,799.69 and 81,964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,032.08, 172,799.69 and 81,964.64 is: 123,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,032.08 : 172,799.69 = 81,964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,032.08/172,799.69 = 81,964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,032.08x = 172,799.69 × 81,964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,032.08x = 14,163,463,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,163,463,109.14/115,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,126.21

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