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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,225.20, 177,337.80 and 91,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,225.20, 177,337.80 and 91,786.80 is: 137,680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,225.20 : 177,337.80 = 91,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,225.20/177,337.80 = 91,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,225.20x = 177,337.80 × 91,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,225.20x = 16,277,269,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277,269,181.04/118,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,680.20

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