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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,283, 525,375.24 and 113,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,283, 525,375.24 and 113,627.76 is: 170,425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,283 : 525,375.24 = 113,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,283/525,375.24 = 113,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,283x = 525,375.24 × 113,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,283x = 59,697,211,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,697,211,680.66/350,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,425.66

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