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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,244.52, 177,049.64 and 73,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,244.52, 177,049.64 and 73,782.80 is: 110,476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,244.52 : 177,049.64 = 73,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,244.52/177,049.64 = 73,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,244.52x = 177,049.64 × 73,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,244.52x = 13,063,218,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,063,218,178.19/118,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,476.31

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