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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,233.40, 175,850.10 and 112,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,233.40, 175,850.10 and 112,114.20 is: 168,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,233.40 : 175,850.10 = 112,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,233.40/175,850.10 = 112,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,233.40x = 175,850.10 × 112,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,233.40x = 19,715,293,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,715,293,281.42/117,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,171.30

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