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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,161.76, 175,747.50 and 34,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,161.76, 175,747.50 and 34,055.76 is: 51,085.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,161.76 : 175,747.50 = 34,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,161.76/175,747.50 = 34,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,161.76x = 175,747.50 × 34,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,161.76x = 5,985,214,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985,214,680.60/117,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,085.05

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