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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,174.92, 177,112.62 and 116,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,174.92, 177,112.62 and 116,925 is: 175,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,174.92 : 177,112.62 = 116,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,174.92/177,112.62 = 116,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,174.92x = 177,112.62 × 116,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,174.92x = 20,708,893,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,708,893,093.50/118,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,239.32

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