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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,376.92, 527,163.12 and 114,733.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,376.92, 527,163.12 and 114,733.80 is: 172,132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,376.92 : 527,163.12 = 114,733.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,376.92/527,163.12 = 114,733.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,376.92x = 527,163.12 × 114,733.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,376.92x = 60,483,427,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,483,427,977.46/351,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,132.61

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