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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,796, 173,595.44 and 110,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,796, 173,595.44 and 110,284.72 is: 165,333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,796 : 173,595.44 = 110,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,796/173,595.44 = 110,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,796x = 173,595.44 × 110,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,796x = 19,144,924,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,144,924,493.68/115,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,333.21

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