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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,509.82, 176,590.04 and 114,661.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,509.82, 176,590.04 and 114,661.24 is: 172,309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,509.82 : 176,590.04 = 114,661.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,509.82/176,590.04 = 114,661.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,509.82x = 176,590.04 × 114,661.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,509.82x = 20,248,032,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,032,958.05/117,509.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,309.28

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