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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,255.28, 172,960.68 and 45,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,255.28, 172,960.68 and 45,125.84 is: 67,719.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,255.28 : 172,960.68 = 45,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,255.28/172,960.68 = 45,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,255.28x = 172,960.68 × 45,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,255.28x = 7,804,995,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804,995,971.97/115,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,719.21

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