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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,416, 176,149.92 and 43,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,416, 176,149.92 and 43,544 is: 65,325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,416 : 176,149.92 = 43,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,416/176,149.92 = 43,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,416x = 176,149.92 × 43,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,416x = 7,670,272,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670,272,116.48/117,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,325.61

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