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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,158.74, 524,396.22 and 199,943.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,158.74, 524,396.22 and 199,943.88 is: 299,435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,158.74 : 524,396.22 = 199,943.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,158.74/524,396.22 = 199,943.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,158.74x = 524,396.22 × 199,943.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,158.74x = 104,849,814,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,849,814,884.13/350,158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,435.09

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