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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,196.88, 526,779.50 and 114,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,196.88, 526,779.50 and 114,541.60 is: 171,807.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,196.88 : 526,779.50 = 114,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,196.88/526,779.50 = 114,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,196.88x = 526,779.50 × 114,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,196.88x = 60,338,166,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,338,166,777.20/351,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,807.24

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