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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,246.80, 172,870.20 and 81,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,246.80, 172,870.20 and 81,421.20 is: 122,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,246.80 : 172,870.20 = 81,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,246.80/172,870.20 = 81,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,246.80x = 172,870.20 × 81,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,246.80x = 14,075,299,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,075,299,128.24/115,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,131.80

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