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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,161.32, 525,315.80 and 113,485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,161.32, 525,315.80 and 113,485.55 is: 170,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,161.32 : 525,315.80 = 113,485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,161.32/525,315.80 = 113,485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,161.32x = 525,315.80 × 113,485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,161.32x = 59,615,749,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,615,749,292.68/350,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,252.24

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