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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,003.80, 174,005.70 and 114,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,003.80, 174,005.70 and 114,059.80 is: 171,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,003.80 : 174,005.70 = 114,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,003.80/174,005.70 = 114,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,003.80x = 174,005.70 × 114,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,003.80x = 19,847,055,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,847,055,340.86/116,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,089.70

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