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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,173.12, 172,781.46 and 45,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,173.12, 172,781.46 and 45,048 is: 67,580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,173.12 : 172,781.46 = 45,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,173.12/172,781.46 = 45,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,173.12x = 172,781.46 × 45,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,173.12x = 7,783,459,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,783,459,210.08/115,173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,580.52

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