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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,251.17, 172,774.15 and 45,179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,251.17, 172,774.15 and 45,179.33 is: 67,728.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,251.17 : 172,774.15 = 45,179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,251.17/172,774.15 = 45,179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,251.17x = 172,774.15 × 45,179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,251.17x = 7,805,820,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805,820,338.32/115,251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,728.77

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