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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,994.78, 162,673.59 and 114,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,994.78, 162,673.59 and 114,325.66 is: 157,615.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,994.78 : 162,673.59 = 114,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,994.78/162,673.59 = 114,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,994.78x = 162,673.59 × 114,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,994.78x = 18,597,765,541.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597,765,541.32/117,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,615.16

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