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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,272, 525,358.76 and 113,616.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,272, 525,358.76 and 113,616.74 is: 170,409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,272 : 525,358.76 = 113,616.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,272/525,358.76 = 113,616.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,272x = 525,358.76 × 113,616.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,272x = 59,689,549,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,689,549,641.64/350,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,409.14

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