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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,418.17, 527,159.66 and 114,762.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,418.17, 527,159.66 and 114,762.09 is: 172,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,418.17 : 527,159.66 = 114,762.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,418.17/527,159.66 = 114,762.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,418.17x = 527,159.66 × 114,762.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,418.17x = 60,497,944,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,497,944,345.29/351,418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,153.72

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