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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,557.70, 176,336.55 and 116,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,557.70, 176,336.55 and 116,901.60 is: 175,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,557.70 : 176,336.55 = 116,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,557.70/176,336.55 = 116,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,557.70x = 176,336.55 × 116,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,557.70x = 20,614,024,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,614,024,833.48/117,557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,352.40

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