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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,811.10, 176,327.85 and 91,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,811.10, 176,327.85 and 91,372.70 is: 136,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,811.10 : 176,327.85 = 91,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,811.10/176,327.85 = 91,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,811.10x = 176,327.85 × 91,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,811.10x = 16,111,551,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,111,551,739.70/117,811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,757.50

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