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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,183.62, 175,784.58 and 38,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,183.62, 175,784.58 and 38,305.82 is: 57,461.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,183.62 : 175,784.58 = 38,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,183.62/175,784.58 = 38,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,183.62x = 175,784.58 × 38,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,183.62x = 6,733,571,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733,571,601.33/117,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,461.72

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