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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,233.90, 175,850.85 and 112,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,233.90, 175,850.85 and 112,114.70 is: 168,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,233.90 : 175,850.85 = 112,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,233.90/175,850.85 = 112,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,233.90x = 175,850.85 × 112,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,233.90x = 19,715,465,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,715,465,292.50/117,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,172.05

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