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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,896.54, 175,307.48 and 37,991.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,896.54, 175,307.48 and 37,991.74 is: 56,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,896.54 : 175,307.48 = 37,991.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,896.54/175,307.48 = 37,991.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,896.54x = 175,307.48 × 37,991.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,896.54x = 6,660,236,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,660,236,200.22/116,896.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,975.48

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