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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,957.87, 526,473.72 and 114,319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,957.87, 526,473.72 and 114,319.01 is: 171,490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,957.87 : 526,473.72 = 114,319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,957.87/526,473.72 = 114,319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,957.87x = 526,473.72 × 114,319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,957.87x = 60,185,951,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,185,951,257.45/350,957.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,490.53

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