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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,835.34, 177,014.91 and 112,524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,835.34, 177,014.91 and 112,524.43 is: 167,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,835.34 : 177,014.91 = 112,524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,835.34/177,014.91 = 112,524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,835.34x = 177,014.91 × 112,524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,835.34x = 19,918,500,401.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,918,500,401.55/118,835.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,614.28

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