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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,670.61, 175,003.89 and 37,784.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,670.61, 175,003.89 and 37,784.98 is: 56,676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,670.61 : 175,003.89 = 37,784.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,670.61/175,003.89 = 37,784.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,670.61x = 175,003.89 × 37,784.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,670.61x = 6,612,518,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,518,483.57/116,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,676.81

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