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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,805.92, 175,146.23 and 36,828.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,805.92, 175,146.23 and 36,828.95 is: 55,223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,805.92 : 175,146.23 = 36,828.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,805.92/175,146.23 = 36,828.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,805.92x = 175,146.23 × 36,828.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,805.92x = 6,450,450,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,450,963.70/116,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,223.67

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