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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,995.59, 173,972.52 and 52,801.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,995.59, 173,972.52 and 52,801.01 is: 79,192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,995.59 : 173,972.52 = 52,801.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,995.59/173,972.52 = 52,801.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,995.59x = 173,972.52 × 52,801.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,995.59x = 9,185,924,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185,924,966.25/115,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,192.02

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