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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,016.40, 525,108.12 and 113,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,016.40, 525,108.12 and 113,359.60 is: 170,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,016.40 : 525,108.12 = 113,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,016.40/525,108.12 = 113,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,016.40x = 525,108.12 × 113,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,016.40x = 59,526,046,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,526,046,439.95/350,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,066.45

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