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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,997.78, 175,511.25 and 38,090.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,997.78, 175,511.25 and 38,090.82 is: 57,140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,997.78 : 175,511.25 = 38,090.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,997.78/175,511.25 = 38,090.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,997.78x = 175,511.25 × 38,090.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,997.78x = 6,685,367,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,685,367,431.73/116,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,140.98

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