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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,429.80, 174,644.70 and 116,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,429.80, 174,644.70 and 116,429.80 is: 174,644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,429.80 : 174,644.70 = 116,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,429.80/174,644.70 = 116,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,429.80x = 174,644.70 × 116,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,429.80x = 20,333,847,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,333,847,492.06/116,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,644.70

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