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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,844.76, 526,142.94 and 114,143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,844.76, 526,142.94 and 114,143.32 is: 171,174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,844.76 : 526,142.94 = 114,143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,844.76/526,142.94 = 114,143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,844.76x = 526,142.94 × 114,143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,844.76x = 60,055,701,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,055,701,966.16/350,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,174.57

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