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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,223.13, 172,834.80 and 32,117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,223.13, 172,834.80 and 32,117.13 is: 48,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,223.13 : 172,834.80 = 32,117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,223.13/172,834.80 = 32,117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,223.13x = 172,834.80 × 32,117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,223.13x = 5,550,957,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,957,740.12/115,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,175.72

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