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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,249.88, 525,322.50 and 97,503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,249.88, 525,322.50 and 97,503.96 is: 146,241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,249.88 : 525,322.50 = 97,503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,249.88/525,322.50 = 97,503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,249.88x = 525,322.50 × 97,503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,249.88x = 51,221,024,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,221,024,027.10/350,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,241.37

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