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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,822.69, 173,406.43 and 73,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,822.69, 173,406.43 and 73,598.09 is: 110,188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,822.69 : 173,406.43 = 73,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,822.69/173,406.43 = 73,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,822.69x = 173,406.43 × 73,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,822.69x = 12,762,382,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762,382,291.24/115,822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,188.97

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