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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,229.26, 175,341.51 and 108,720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,229.26, 175,341.51 and 108,720.48 is: 162,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,229.26 : 175,341.51 = 108,720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,229.26/175,341.51 = 108,720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,229.26x = 175,341.51 × 108,720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,229.26x = 19,063,213,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,063,213,131.12/117,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,614.80

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