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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,561.52, 525,871.44 and 113,898.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,561.52, 525,871.44 and 113,898.96 is: 170,857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,561.52 : 525,871.44 = 113,898.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,561.52/525,871.44 = 113,898.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,561.52x = 525,871.44 × 113,898.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,561.52x = 59,896,210,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,896,210,109.70/350,561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,857.91

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