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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,182.70, 526,720.59 and 114,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,182.70, 526,720.59 and 114,525 is: 171,770.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,182.70 : 526,720.59 = 114,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,182.70/526,720.59 = 114,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,182.70x = 526,720.59 × 114,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,182.70x = 60,322,675,569.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,322,675,569.75/351,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,770.07

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