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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,274.29, 526,966.11 and 114,561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,274.29, 526,966.11 and 114,561.78 is: 171,860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,274.29 : 526,966.11 = 114,561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,274.29/526,966.11 = 114,561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,274.29x = 526,966.11 × 114,561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,274.29x = 60,370,175,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,370,175,561.28/351,274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,860.50

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