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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,038.17, 526,611.90 and 114,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,038.17, 526,611.90 and 114,325.78 is: 171,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,038.17 : 526,611.90 = 114,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,038.17/526,611.90 = 114,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,038.17x = 526,611.90 × 114,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,038.17x = 60,205,316,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,205,316,224.78/351,038.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,506.47

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