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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,008.55, 175,512.83 and 112,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,008.55, 175,512.83 and 112,087.80 is: 168,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,008.55 : 175,512.83 = 112,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,008.55/175,512.83 = 112,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,008.55x = 175,512.83 × 112,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,008.55x = 19,672,846,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672,846,426.04/117,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,131.70

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