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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,330.08, 177,496.20 and 39,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,330.08, 177,496.20 and 39,444 is: 59,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,330.08 : 177,496.20 = 39,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,330.08/177,496.20 = 39,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,330.08x = 177,496.20 × 39,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,330.08x = 7,001,160,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,160,112.80/118,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,166.36

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