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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,517, 162,173.46 and 64,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,517, 162,173.46 and 64,525 is: 89,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,517 : 162,173.46 = 64,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,517/162,173.46 = 64,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,517x = 162,173.46 × 64,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,517x = 10,464,242,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464,242,506.50/117,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,044.50

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