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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,333.29, 175,517.92 and 93,687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,333.29, 175,517.92 and 93,687.02 is: 140,145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,333.29 : 175,517.92 = 93,687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,333.29/175,517.92 = 93,687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,333.29x = 175,517.92 × 93,687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,333.29x = 16,443,750,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443,750,756.88/117,333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,145.65

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