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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,278.35, 172,932.64 and 45,148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,278.35, 172,932.64 and 45,148.55 is: 67,728.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,278.35 : 172,932.64 = 45,148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,278.35/172,932.64 = 45,148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,278.35x = 172,932.64 × 45,148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,278.35x = 7,807,657,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,807,657,943.67/115,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,728.74

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