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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,727.80, 176,591.70 and 115,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,727.80, 176,591.70 and 115,783.80 is: 173,675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,727.80 : 176,591.70 = 115,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,727.80/176,591.70 = 115,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,727.80x = 176,591.70 × 115,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,727.80x = 20,446,458,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446,458,074.46/117,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,675.70

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