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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,146.24, 177,228.96 and 35,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,146.24, 177,228.96 and 35,040 is: 52,562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,146.24 : 177,228.96 = 35,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,146.24/177,228.96 = 35,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,146.24x = 177,228.96 × 35,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,146.24x = 6,210,102,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,210,102,758.40/118,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,562.85

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