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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,252.14, 172,876.44 and 70,286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,252.14, 172,876.44 and 70,286.70 is: 105,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,252.14 : 172,876.44 = 70,286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,252.14/172,876.44 = 70,286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,252.14x = 172,876.44 × 70,286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,252.14x = 12,150,914,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,150,914,475.35/115,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,428.97

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