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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,567.52, 176,166.96 and 99,964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,567.52, 176,166.96 and 99,964.96 is: 149,790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,567.52 : 176,166.96 = 99,964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,567.52/176,166.96 = 99,964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,567.52x = 176,166.96 × 99,964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,567.52x = 17,610,523,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610,523,109.72/117,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,790.72

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