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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,506.08, 525,709.71 and 113,851.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,506.08, 525,709.71 and 113,851.62 is: 170,761.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,506.08 : 525,709.71 = 113,851.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,506.08/525,709.71 = 113,851.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,506.08x = 525,709.71 × 113,851.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,506.08x = 59,852,902,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,852,902,133.23/350,506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,761.38

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