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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,508.49, 527,278.94 and 114,852.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,508.49, 527,278.94 and 114,852.41 is: 172,283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,508.49 : 527,278.94 = 114,852.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,508.49/527,278.94 = 114,852.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,508.49x = 527,278.94 × 114,852.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,508.49x = 60,559,257,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,559,257,001.25/351,508.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,283.91

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