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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,969.80, 176,954.70 and 113,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,969.80, 176,954.70 and 113,304.20 is: 169,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,969.80 : 176,954.70 = 113,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,969.80/176,954.70 = 113,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,969.80x = 176,954.70 × 113,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,969.80x = 20,049,710,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,710,719.74/117,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,956.30

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