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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,008.78, 526,567.84 and 114,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,008.78, 526,567.84 and 114,296.40 is: 171,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,008.78 : 526,567.84 = 114,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,008.78/526,567.84 = 114,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,008.78x = 526,567.84 × 114,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,008.78x = 60,184,808,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,184,808,467.78/351,008.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,462.40

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