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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,782.88, 527,739.20 and 115,138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,782.88, 527,739.20 and 115,138.68 is: 172,729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,782.88 : 527,739.20 = 115,138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,782.88/527,739.20 = 115,138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,782.88x = 527,739.20 × 115,138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,782.88x = 60,763,194,872.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,763,194,872.26/351,782.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,729.26

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