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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,816.80, 526,230 and 114,160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,816.80, 526,230 and 114,160.72 is: 171,242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,816.80 : 526,230 = 114,160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,816.80/526,230 = 114,160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,816.80x = 526,230 × 114,160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,816.80x = 60,074,795,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,074,795,685.60/350,816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,242.64

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