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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,147, 525,221.14 and 87,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,147, 525,221.14 and 87,491 is: 131,236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,147 : 525,221.14 = 87,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,147/525,221.14 = 87,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,147x = 525,221.14 × 87,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,147x = 45,952,122,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,952,122,759.74/350,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,236.66

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