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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,217.70, 172,855.70 and 32,111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,217.70, 172,855.70 and 32,111.70 is: 48,175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,217.70 : 172,855.70 = 32,111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,217.70/172,855.70 = 32,111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,217.70x = 172,855.70 × 32,111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,217.70x = 5,550,690,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,690,381.69/115,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,175.67

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