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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,292.04, 178,893.78 and 35,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,292.04, 178,893.78 and 35,029 is: 52,530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,292.04 : 178,893.78 = 35,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,292.04/178,893.78 = 35,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,292.04x = 178,893.78 × 35,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,292.04x = 6,266,470,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,266,470,219.62/119,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,530.50

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