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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,042.80, 172,367.10 and 91,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,042.80, 172,367.10 and 91,423.20 is: 136,978.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,042.80 : 172,367.10 = 91,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,042.80/172,367.10 = 91,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,042.80x = 172,367.10 × 91,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,042.80x = 15,758,351,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,758,351,856.72/115,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,978.17

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