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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,394.24, 527,189.78 and 141,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,394.24, 527,189.78 and 141,179.80 is: 211,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,394.24 : 527,189.78 = 141,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,394.24/527,189.78 = 141,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,394.24x = 527,189.78 × 141,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,394.24x = 74,428,547,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,428,547,702.44/351,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,809.24

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