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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,865, 173,411.76 and 87,629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,865, 173,411.76 and 87,629.48 is: 131,152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,865 : 173,411.76 = 87,629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,865/173,411.76 = 87,629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,865x = 173,411.76 × 87,629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,865x = 15,195,982,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,982,354.68/115,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,152.48

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