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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,187.24, 172,709.58 and 44,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,187.24, 172,709.58 and 44,984 is: 67,448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,187.24 : 172,709.58 = 44,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,187.24/172,709.58 = 44,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,187.24x = 172,709.58 × 44,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,187.24x = 7,769,167,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769,167,746.72/115,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,448.16

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