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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,049.20, 175,573.80 and 93,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,049.20, 175,573.80 and 93,721.20 is: 140,581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,049.20 : 175,573.80 = 93,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,049.20/175,573.80 = 93,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,049.20x = 175,573.80 × 93,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,049.20x = 16,454,987,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,454,987,224.56/117,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,581.80

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