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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,315.70, 172,973.55 and 91,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,315.70, 172,973.55 and 91,987.70 is: 137,981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,315.70 : 172,973.55 = 91,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,315.70/172,973.55 = 91,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,315.70x = 172,973.55 × 91,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,315.70x = 15,911,439,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,911,439,025.34/115,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,981.55

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