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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,558.89, 176,993.20 and 114,406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,558.89, 176,993.20 and 114,406.02 is: 170,793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,558.89 : 176,993.20 = 114,406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,558.89/176,993.20 = 114,406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,558.89x = 176,993.20 × 114,406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,558.89x = 20,249,087,722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249,087,722.07/118,558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,793.50

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