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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,234.08, 525,351.49 and 97,515.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,234.08, 525,351.49 and 97,515.09 is: 146,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,234.08 : 525,351.49 = 97,515.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,234.08/525,351.49 = 97,515.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,234.08x = 525,351.49 × 97,515.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,234.08x = 51,229,697,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,229,697,585.20/350,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,272.74

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