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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,164.99, 172,762.07 and 45,035.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,164.99, 172,762.07 and 45,035.19 is: 67,558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,164.99 : 172,762.07 = 45,035.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,164.99/172,762.07 = 45,035.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,164.99x = 172,762.07 × 45,035.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,164.99x = 7,780,372,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,372,422.07/115,164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,558.49

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