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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,273.39, 525,483.90 and 113,597.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,273.39, 525,483.90 and 113,597.63 is: 170,420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,273.39 : 525,483.90 = 113,597.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,273.39/525,483.90 = 113,597.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,273.39x = 525,483.90 × 113,597.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,273.39x = 59,693,725,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,693,725,643.16/350,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,420.38

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