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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,222.29, 172,833.22 and 45,052.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,222.29, 172,833.22 and 45,052.39 is: 67,578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,222.29 : 172,833.22 = 45,052.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,222.29/172,833.22 = 45,052.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,222.29x = 172,833.22 × 45,052.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,222.29x = 7,786,549,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786,549,632.40/115,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,578.50

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