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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,285.20, 172,927.80 and 91,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,285.20, 172,927.80 and 91,957.20 is: 137,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,285.20 : 172,927.80 = 91,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,285.20/172,927.80 = 91,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,285.20x = 172,927.80 × 91,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,285.20x = 15,901,956,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901,956,290.16/115,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,935.80

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