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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,257.23, 525,459.69 and 113,581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,257.23, 525,459.69 and 113,581.50 is: 170,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,257.23 : 525,459.69 = 113,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,257.23/525,459.69 = 113,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,257.23x = 525,459.69 × 113,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,257.23x = 59,682,499,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,682,499,779.74/350,257.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,396.20

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