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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,966.28, 175,409.70 and 38,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,966.28, 175,409.70 and 38,061 is: 57,078.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,966.28 : 175,409.70 = 38,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,966.28/175,409.70 = 38,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,966.28x = 175,409.70 × 38,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,966.28x = 6,676,268,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,268,591.70/116,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,078.58

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