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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,823.76, 175,935.18 and 114,631.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,823.76, 175,935.18 and 114,631.34 is: 171,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,823.76 : 175,935.18 = 114,631.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,823.76/175,935.18 = 114,631.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,823.76x = 175,935.18 × 114,631.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,823.76x = 20,167,685,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167,685,876.38/117,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,168.25

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