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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,264.32, 172,899.68 and 32,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,264.32, 172,899.68 and 32,158.24 is: 48,238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,264.32 : 172,899.68 = 32,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,264.32/172,899.68 = 32,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,264.32x = 172,899.68 × 32,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,264.32x = 5,560,149,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,149,405.36/115,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,238.25

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