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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,176.92, 163,144.34 and 91,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,176.92, 163,144.34 and 91,259 is: 125,983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,176.92 : 163,144.34 = 91,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,176.92/163,144.34 = 91,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,176.92x = 163,144.34 × 91,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,176.92x = 14,888,389,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,888,389,324.06/118,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,983.90

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