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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,534.72, 162,157.86 and 75,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,534.72, 162,157.86 and 75,117.72 is: 103,636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,534.72 : 162,157.86 = 75,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,534.72/162,157.86 = 75,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,534.72x = 162,157.86 × 75,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,534.72x = 12,180,928,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180,928,723.28/117,534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,636.85

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