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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,239.24, 172,844.28 and 45,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,239.24, 172,844.28 and 45,167.76 is: 67,745.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,239.24 : 172,844.28 = 45,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,239.24/172,844.28 = 45,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,239.24x = 172,844.28 × 45,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,239.24x = 7,806,988,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806,988,956.41/115,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,745.93

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