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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,995.53, 162,674.62 and 114,326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,995.53, 162,674.62 and 114,326.41 is: 157,616.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,995.53 : 162,674.62 = 114,326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,995.53/162,674.62 = 114,326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,995.53x = 162,674.62 × 114,326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,995.53x = 18,598,005,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598,005,302.71/117,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,616.19

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