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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,836.70, 526,263.26 and 114,197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,836.70, 526,263.26 and 114,197.83 is: 171,299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,836.70 : 526,263.26 = 114,197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,836.70/526,263.26 = 114,197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,836.70x = 526,263.26 × 114,197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,836.70x = 60,098,124,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,098,124,016.67/350,836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,299.42

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