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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,222.38, 172,833.66 and 32,116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,222.38, 172,833.66 and 32,116.38 is: 48,174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,222.38 : 172,833.66 = 32,116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,222.38/172,833.66 = 32,116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,222.38x = 172,833.66 × 32,116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,222.38x = 5,550,791,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,791,501.35/115,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,174.60

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