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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,966.28, 174,031.54 and 52,794.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,966.28, 174,031.54 and 52,794.59 is: 79,229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,966.28 : 174,031.54 = 52,794.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,966.28/174,031.54 = 52,794.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,966.28x = 174,031.54 × 52,794.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,966.28x = 9,187,922,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,922,799.22/115,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,229.26

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