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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,268.29, 526,957.11 and 114,555.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,268.29, 526,957.11 and 114,555.78 is: 171,851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,268.29 : 526,957.11 = 114,555.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,268.29/526,957.11 = 114,555.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,268.29x = 526,957.11 × 114,555.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,268.29x = 60,365,982,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,365,982,762.60/351,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,851.50

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