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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,071.60, 525,107.40 and 113,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,071.60, 525,107.40 and 113,438.20 is: 170,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,071.60 : 525,107.40 = 113,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,071.60/525,107.40 = 113,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,071.60x = 525,107.40 × 113,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,071.60x = 59,567,238,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,567,238,262.68/350,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,157.30

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