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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,241.12, 172,593.06 and 111,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,241.12, 172,593.06 and 111,250.16 is: 166,615.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,241.12 : 172,593.06 = 111,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,241.12/172,593.06 = 111,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,241.12x = 172,593.06 × 111,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,241.12x = 19,201,005,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,201,005,539.89/115,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,615.92

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