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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,207.70, 177,311.55 and 94,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,207.70, 177,311.55 and 94,879.70 is: 142,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,207.70 : 177,311.55 = 94,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,207.70/177,311.55 = 94,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,207.70x = 177,311.55 × 94,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,207.70x = 16,823,266,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823,266,670.54/118,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,319.55

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