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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,297.56, 171,800.20 and 102,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,297.56, 171,800.20 and 102,720.96 is: 153,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,297.56 : 171,800.20 = 102,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,297.56/171,800.20 = 102,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,297.56x = 171,800.20 × 102,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,297.56x = 17,647,481,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647,481,472.19/115,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,060.32

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