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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,474.80, 173,212.20 and 91,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,474.80, 173,212.20 and 91,855.20 is: 137,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,474.80 : 173,212.20 = 91,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,474.80/173,212.20 = 91,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,474.80x = 173,212.20 × 91,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,474.80x = 15,910,441,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,910,441,273.44/115,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,782.80

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