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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,392.61, 179,056.10 and 35,149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,392.61, 179,056.10 and 35,149.37 is: 52,714.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,392.61 : 179,056.10 = 35,149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,392.61/179,056.10 = 35,149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,392.61x = 179,056.10 × 35,149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,392.61x = 6,293,708,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,293,708,302.25/119,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,714.39

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