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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,286.90, 171,784.29 and 102,710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,286.90, 171,784.29 and 102,710.28 is: 153,044.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,286.90 : 171,784.29 = 102,710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,286.90/171,784.29 = 102,710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,286.90x = 171,784.29 × 102,710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,286.90x = 17,644,012,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,644,012,525.50/115,286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,044.39

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