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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,507.08, 525,711.21 and 113,852.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,507.08, 525,711.21 and 113,852.62 is: 170,762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,507.08 : 525,711.21 = 113,852.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,507.08/525,711.21 = 113,852.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,507.08x = 525,711.21 × 113,852.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,507.08x = 59,853,598,621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,853,598,621.87/350,507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,762.88

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