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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,023.60, 175,535.40 and 117,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,023.60, 175,535.40 and 117,023.60 is: 175,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,023.60 : 175,535.40 = 117,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,023.60/175,535.40 = 117,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,023.60x = 175,535.40 × 117,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,023.60x = 20,541,784,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541,784,435.44/117,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,535.40

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