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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,183.92, 177,126.12 and 116,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,183.92, 177,126.12 and 116,934 is: 175,252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,183.92 : 177,126.12 = 116,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,183.92/177,126.12 = 116,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,183.92x = 177,126.12 × 116,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,183.92x = 20,712,065,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712,065,716.08/118,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,252.82

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