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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,179.89, 174,740.85 and 116,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,179.89, 174,740.85 and 116,114.24 is: 173,151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,179.89 : 174,740.85 = 116,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,179.89/174,740.85 = 116,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,179.89x = 174,740.85 × 116,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,179.89x = 20,289,901,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,289,901,431.56/117,179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,151.74

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