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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,217.90, 175,808.76 and 38,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,217.90, 175,808.76 and 38,332 is: 57,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,217.90 : 175,808.76 = 38,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,217.90/175,808.76 = 38,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,217.90x = 175,808.76 × 38,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,217.90x = 6,739,101,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,739,101,388.32/117,217.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,492.08

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