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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,137.76, 172,662.96 and 45,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,137.76, 172,662.96 and 45,008.32 is: 67,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,137.76 : 172,662.96 = 45,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,137.76/172,662.96 = 45,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,137.76x = 172,662.96 × 45,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,137.76x = 7,771,269,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,269,755.83/115,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,495.41

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