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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,240.40, 175,860.60 and 112,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,240.40, 175,860.60 and 112,121.20 is: 168,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,240.40 : 175,860.60 = 112,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,240.40/175,860.60 = 112,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,240.40x = 175,860.60 × 112,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,240.40x = 19,717,701,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,717,701,504.72/117,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,181.80

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