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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,952.56, 526,465.72 and 114,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,952.56, 526,465.72 and 114,313.68 is: 171,482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,952.56 : 526,465.72 = 114,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,952.56/526,465.72 = 114,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,952.56x = 526,465.72 × 114,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,952.56x = 60,182,233,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,182,233,847.05/350,952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,482.53

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