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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,672, 172,535.67 and 105,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,672, 172,535.67 and 105,041.56 is: 156,679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,672 : 172,535.67 = 105,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,672/172,535.67 = 105,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,672x = 172,535.67 × 105,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,672x = 18,123,415,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123,415,932.45/115,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,679.37

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