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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,979.58, 173,995.29 and 37,098.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,979.58, 173,995.29 and 37,098.54 is: 55,656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,979.58 : 173,995.29 = 37,098.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,979.58/173,995.29 = 37,098.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,979.58x = 173,995.29 × 37,098.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,979.58x = 6,454,971,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,454,971,225.88/115,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,656.10

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