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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,531.72, 162,153.72 and 75,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,531.72, 162,153.72 and 75,114.72 is: 103,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,531.72 : 162,153.72 = 75,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,531.72/162,153.72 = 75,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,531.72x = 162,153.72 × 75,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,531.72x = 12,180,131,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180,131,274.76/117,531.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,632.72

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