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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,730.74, 162,175.93 and 115,331.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,730.74, 162,175.93 and 115,331.06 is: 160,231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,730.74 : 162,175.93 = 115,331.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,730.74/162,175.93 = 115,331.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,730.74x = 162,175.93 × 115,331.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,730.74x = 18,703,921,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703,921,246.67/116,730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,231.33

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