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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,217.40, 172,664.10 and 91,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,217.40, 172,664.10 and 91,565.40 is: 137,219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,217.40 : 172,664.10 = 91,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,217.40/172,664.10 = 91,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,217.40x = 172,664.10 × 91,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,217.40x = 15,810,057,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,810,057,382.14/115,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,219.36

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