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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,163.91, 175,709.55 and 42,274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,163.91, 175,709.55 and 42,274.35 is: 63,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,163.91 : 175,709.55 = 42,274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,163.91/175,709.55 = 42,274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,163.91x = 175,709.55 × 42,274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,163.91x = 7,428,007,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,007,015.04/117,163.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,398.42

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