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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,033.58, 172,801.94 and 81,966.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,033.58, 172,801.94 and 81,966.14 is: 123,128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,033.58 : 172,801.94 = 81,966.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,033.58/172,801.94 = 81,966.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,033.58x = 172,801.94 × 81,966.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,033.58x = 14,163,906,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,163,906,732.47/115,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,128.46

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