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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,251.70, 175,877.55 and 104,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,251.70, 175,877.55 and 104,785.80 is: 157,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,251.70 : 175,877.55 = 104,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,251.70/175,877.55 = 104,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,251.70x = 175,877.55 × 104,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,251.70x = 18,429,469,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429,469,778.79/117,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,178.70

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