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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,985.33, 175,477.86 and 38,099.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,985.33, 175,477.86 and 38,099.43 is: 57,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,985.33 : 175,477.86 = 38,099.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,985.33/175,477.86 = 38,099.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,985.33x = 175,477.86 × 38,099.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,985.33x = 6,685,606,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,685,606,443.62/116,985.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,149.10

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