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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,652.28, 177,978.39 and 35,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,652.28, 177,978.39 and 35,546.28 is: 53,319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,652.28 : 177,978.39 = 35,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,652.28/177,978.39 = 35,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,652.28x = 177,978.39 × 35,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,652.28x = 6,326,469,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,469,684.89/118,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,319.41

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