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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,650.13, 176,502.89 and 38,764.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,650.13, 176,502.89 and 38,764.37 is: 58,155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,650.13 : 176,502.89 = 38,764.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,650.13/176,502.89 = 38,764.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,650.13x = 176,502.89 × 38,764.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,650.13x = 6,842,022,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,022,257.69/117,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,155.67

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