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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,541.48, 176,287.59 and 114,804.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,541.48, 176,287.59 and 114,804.14 is: 170,729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,541.48 : 176,287.59 = 114,804.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,541.48/176,287.59 = 114,804.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,541.48x = 176,287.59 × 114,804.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,541.48x = 20,238,544,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238,544,281.18/118,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,729.65

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