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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,514.20, 175,979.70 and 94,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,514.20, 175,979.70 and 94,186.20 is: 141,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,514.20 : 175,979.70 = 94,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,514.20/175,979.70 = 94,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,514.20x = 175,979.70 × 94,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,514.20x = 16,574,859,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,574,859,220.14/117,514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,045.59

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