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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,613.52, 159,499.44 and 91,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,613.52, 159,499.44 and 91,644 is: 126,431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,613.52 : 159,499.44 = 91,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,613.52/159,499.44 = 91,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,613.52x = 159,499.44 × 91,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,613.52x = 14,617,166,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,166,679.36/115,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,431.29

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