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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,670.74, 162,384.39 and 87,590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,670.74, 162,384.39 and 87,590.58 is: 120,874.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,670.74 : 162,384.39 = 87,590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,670.74/162,384.39 = 87,590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,670.74x = 162,384.39 × 87,590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,670.74x = 14,223,342,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223,342,903.05/117,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,874.08

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