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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,512.82, 176,594.54 and 114,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,512.82, 176,594.54 and 114,664.24 is: 172,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,512.82 : 176,594.54 = 114,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,512.82/176,594.54 = 114,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,512.82x = 176,594.54 × 114,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,512.82x = 20,249,078,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249,078,717.25/117,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,313.78

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