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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,555.70, 176,333.55 and 111,723.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,555.70, 176,333.55 and 111,723.70 is: 167,585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,555.70 : 176,333.55 = 111,723.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,555.70/176,333.55 = 111,723.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,555.70x = 176,333.55 × 111,723.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,555.70x = 19,700,636,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,700,636,640.14/117,555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,585.55

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