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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,963.28, 175,405.20 and 38,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,963.28, 175,405.20 and 38,058 is: 57,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,963.28 : 175,405.20 = 38,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,963.28/175,405.20 = 38,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,963.28x = 175,405.20 × 38,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,963.28x = 6,675,571,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,571,101.60/116,963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,074.08

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