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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,223.74, 172,835.36 and 32,117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,223.74, 172,835.36 and 32,117.74 is: 48,176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,223.74 : 172,835.36 = 32,117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,223.74/172,835.36 = 32,117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,223.74x = 172,835.36 × 32,117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,223.74x = 5,551,081,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,081,155.29/115,223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,176.54

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