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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,912.70, 173,869.05 and 115,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,912.70, 173,869.05 and 115,912.70 is: 173,869.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,912.70 : 173,869.05 = 115,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,912.70/173,869.05 = 115,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,912.70x = 173,869.05 × 115,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,912.70x = 20,153,631,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,631,031.94/115,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,869.05

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