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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,225.52, 174,338.28 and 81,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,225.52, 174,338.28 and 81,233.52 is: 121,850.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,225.52 : 174,338.28 = 81,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,225.52/174,338.28 = 81,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,225.52x = 174,338.28 × 81,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,225.52x = 14,162,112,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,112,155.15/116,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,850.28

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