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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,742.70, 175,114.05 and 116,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,742.70, 175,114.05 and 116,742.70 is: 175,114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,742.70 : 175,114.05 = 116,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,742.70/175,114.05 = 116,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,742.70x = 175,114.05 × 116,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,742.70x = 20,443,287,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443,287,004.94/116,742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,114.05

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