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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,316.29, 172,974.42 and 35,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,316.29, 172,974.42 and 35,354.48 is: 53,031.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,316.29 : 172,974.42 = 35,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,316.29/172,974.42 = 35,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,316.29x = 172,974.42 × 35,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,316.29x = 6,115,419,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115,419,807.53/115,316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,031.71

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