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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,502.40, 173,314.32 and 81,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,502.40, 173,314.32 and 81,984.72 is: 123,020.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,502.40 : 173,314.32 = 81,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,502.40/173,314.32 = 81,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,502.40x = 173,314.32 × 81,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,502.40x = 14,209,125,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209,125,997.19/115,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,020.18

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