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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,222.72, 175,862.88 and 34,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,222.72, 175,862.88 and 34,117.44 is: 51,184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,222.72 : 175,862.88 = 34,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,222.72/175,862.88 = 34,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,222.72x = 175,862.88 × 34,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,222.72x = 5,999,991,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999,991,256.63/117,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,184.54

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