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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,220.50, 175,859.91 and 34,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,220.50, 175,859.91 and 34,114.50 is: 51,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,220.50 : 175,859.91 = 34,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,220.50/175,859.91 = 34,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,220.50x = 175,859.91 × 34,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,220.50x = 5,999,372,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999,372,899.70/117,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,180.24

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