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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,505.08, 525,708.21 and 113,850.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,505.08, 525,708.21 and 113,850.62 is: 170,759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,505.08 : 525,708.21 = 113,850.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,505.08/525,708.21 = 113,850.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,505.08x = 525,708.21 × 113,850.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,505.08x = 59,852,205,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,852,205,647.59/350,505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,759.88

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