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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,155.76, 175,732.08 and 28,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,155.76, 175,732.08 and 28,410.08 is: 42,614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,155.76 : 175,732.08 = 28,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,155.76/175,732.08 = 28,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,155.76x = 175,732.08 × 28,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,155.76x = 4,992,562,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,562,451.37/117,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,614.74

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