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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,149.28, 172,473.88 and 55,860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,149.28, 172,473.88 and 55,860.24 is: 83,669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,149.28 : 172,473.88 = 55,860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,149.28/172,473.88 = 55,860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,149.28x = 172,473.88 × 55,860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,149.28x = 9,634,432,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,634,432,330.53/115,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,669.06

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