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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,298.56, 171,801.69 and 102,721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,298.56, 171,801.69 and 102,721.96 is: 153,061.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,298.56 : 171,801.69 = 102,721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,298.56/171,801.69 = 102,721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,298.56x = 171,801.69 × 102,721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,298.56x = 17,647,806,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647,806,328.11/115,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,061.81

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