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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,153.30, 172,780.14 and 40,327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,153.30, 172,780.14 and 40,327.12 is: 60,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,153.30 : 172,780.14 = 40,327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,153.30/172,780.14 = 40,327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,153.30x = 172,780.14 × 40,327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,153.30x = 6,967,724,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,724,575.50/115,153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,508.25

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