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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,233.74, 175,706.34 and 66,675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,233.74, 175,706.34 and 66,675.19 is: 99,930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,233.74 : 175,706.34 = 66,675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,233.74/175,706.34 = 66,675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,233.74x = 175,706.34 × 66,675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,233.74x = 11,715,253,925.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,715,253,925.55/117,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,930.74

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