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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,217.62, 175,848.21 and 38,336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,217.62, 175,848.21 and 38,336.04 is: 57,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,217.62 : 175,848.21 = 38,336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,217.62/175,848.21 = 38,336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,217.62x = 175,848.21 × 38,336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,217.62x = 6,741,324,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,741,324,012.49/117,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,511.18

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