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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,217.78, 177,326.70 and 35,111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,217.78, 177,326.70 and 35,111.78 is: 52,667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,217.78 : 177,326.70 = 35,111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,217.78/177,326.70 = 35,111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,217.78x = 177,326.70 × 35,111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,217.78x = 6,226,256,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226,256,078.53/118,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,667.68

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