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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,114.19, 177,171.28 and 35,008.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,114.19, 177,171.28 and 35,008.19 is: 52,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,114.19 : 177,171.28 = 35,008.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,114.19/177,171.28 = 35,008.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,114.19x = 177,171.28 × 35,008.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,114.19x = 6,202,445,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202,445,832.78/118,114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,512.28

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