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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,186.24, 172,708.08 and 44,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,186.24, 172,708.08 and 44,983 is: 67,446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,186.24 : 172,708.08 = 44,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,186.24/172,708.08 = 44,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,186.24x = 172,708.08 × 44,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,186.24x = 7,768,927,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768,927,562.64/115,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,446.66

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