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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,150.72, 177,226.08 and 35,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,150.72, 177,226.08 and 35,044 is: 52,566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,150.72 : 177,226.08 = 35,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,150.72/177,226.08 = 35,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,150.72x = 177,226.08 × 35,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,150.72x = 6,210,710,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,210,710,747.52/118,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,566.00

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