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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,212.78, 177,319.20 and 35,106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,212.78, 177,319.20 and 35,106.78 is: 52,660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,212.78 : 177,319.20 = 35,106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,212.78/177,319.20 = 35,106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,212.78x = 177,319.20 × 35,106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,212.78x = 6,225,106,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,225,106,144.18/118,212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,660.18

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