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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,196.58, 526,741.40 and 114,538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,196.58, 526,741.40 and 114,538.88 is: 171,790.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,196.58 : 526,741.40 = 114,538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,196.58/526,741.40 = 114,538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,196.58x = 526,741.40 × 114,538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,196.58x = 60,332,366,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,332,366,799.23/351,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,790.87

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