Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,244, 172,895.16 and 32,138
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,244, 172,895.16 and 32,138 is: 48,215.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,244 : 172,895.16 = 32,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,244/172,895.16 = 32,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,244x = 172,895.16 × 32,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,244x = 5,556,504,652.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,556,504,652.08/115,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,215.13
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