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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,427.28, 173,218.68 and 45,298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,427.28, 173,218.68 and 45,298.32 is: 67,978.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,427.28 : 173,218.68 = 45,298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,427.28/173,218.68 = 45,298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,427.28x = 173,218.68 × 45,298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,427.28x = 7,846,515,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,846,515,196.62/115,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,978.00

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