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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,056, 172,334.72 and 55,767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,056, 172,334.72 and 55,767.64 is: 83,530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,056 : 172,334.72 = 55,767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,056/172,334.72 = 55,767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,056x = 172,334.72 × 55,767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,056x = 9,610,700,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,610,700,624.46/115,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,530.63

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