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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,738.32, 173,324.38 and 104,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,738.32, 173,324.38 and 104,519 is: 156,522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,738.32 : 173,324.38 = 104,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,738.32/173,324.38 = 104,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,738.32x = 173,324.38 × 104,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,738.32x = 18,115,690,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115,690,873.22/115,738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,522.84

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