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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,952.28, 526,472.16 and 114,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,952.28, 526,472.16 and 114,231.40 is: 171,361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,952.28 : 526,472.16 = 114,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,952.28/526,472.16 = 114,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,952.28x = 526,472.16 × 114,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,952.28x = 60,139,650,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,139,650,153.28/350,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,361.33

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