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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,878.72, 175,116.64 and 91,284.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,878.72, 175,116.64 and 91,284.67 is: 136,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,878.72 : 175,116.64 = 91,284.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,878.72/175,116.64 = 91,284.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,878.72x = 175,116.64 × 91,284.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,878.72x = 15,985,464,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,985,464,693.91/116,878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,769.68

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