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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,239, 172,887.66 and 32,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,239, 172,887.66 and 32,133 is: 48,207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,239 : 172,887.66 = 32,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,239/172,887.66 = 32,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,239x = 172,887.66 × 32,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,239x = 5,555,399,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,399,178.78/115,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,207.63

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