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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,112.08, 171,186.66 and 35,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,112.08, 171,186.66 and 35,208 is: 52,817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,112.08 : 171,186.66 = 35,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,112.08/171,186.66 = 35,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,112.08x = 171,186.66 × 35,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,112.08x = 6,027,139,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,027,139,925.28/114,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,817.72

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