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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,732.44, 173,315.57 and 104,513.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,732.44, 173,315.57 and 104,513.13 is: 156,514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,732.44 : 173,315.57 = 104,513.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,732.44/173,315.57 = 104,513.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,732.44x = 173,315.57 × 104,513.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,732.44x = 18,113,752,175.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113,752,175.87/115,732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,514.04

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