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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,381.80, 177,572.70 and 35,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,381.80, 177,572.70 and 35,265 is: 52,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,381.80 : 177,572.70 = 35,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,381.80/177,572.70 = 35,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,381.80x = 177,572.70 × 35,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,381.80x = 6,262,101,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,262,101,265.50/118,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,897.50

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