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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,153.13, 175,693.37 and 42,263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,153.13, 175,693.37 and 42,263.54 is: 63,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,153.13 : 175,693.37 = 42,263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,153.13/175,693.37 = 42,263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,153.13x = 175,693.37 × 42,263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,153.13x = 7,425,423,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,425,423,770.73/117,153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,382.21

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