Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,063.65, 175,577.66 and 38,177.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 117,063.65, 175,577.66 and 38,177.75 is: 57,260.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,063.65 : 175,577.66 = 38,177.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,063.65/175,577.66 = 38,177.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,063.65x = 175,577.66 × 38,177.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,063.65x = 6,703,159,818.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,703,159,818.18/117,063.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,260.81
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