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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,534.90, 525,802.35 and 113,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,534.90, 525,802.35 and 113,885.30 is: 170,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,534.90 : 525,802.35 = 113,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,534.90/525,802.35 = 113,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,534.90x = 525,802.35 × 113,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,534.90x = 59,881,158,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,881,158,370.46/350,534.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,827.95

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