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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,759.14, 170,668.78 and 38,878.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,759.14, 170,668.78 and 38,878.99 is: 58,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,759.14 : 170,668.78 = 38,878.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,759.14/170,668.78 = 38,878.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,759.14x = 170,668.78 × 38,878.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,759.14x = 6,635,430,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,430,445.77/113,759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,328.77

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