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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,874.24, 175,357.44 and 43,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,874.24, 175,357.44 and 43,008 is: 64,528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,874.24 : 175,357.44 = 43,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,874.24/175,357.44 = 43,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,874.24x = 175,357.44 × 43,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,874.24x = 7,541,772,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,541,772,779.52/116,874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,528.96

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