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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,927.82, 526,273.86 and 114,214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,927.82, 526,273.86 and 114,214.83 is: 171,283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,927.82 : 526,273.86 = 114,214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,927.82/526,273.86 = 114,214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,927.82x = 526,273.86 × 114,214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,927.82x = 60,108,279,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108,279,453.34/350,927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,283.88

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