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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,791.28, 527,635.92 and 115,143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,791.28, 527,635.92 and 115,143.36 is: 172,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,791.28 : 527,635.92 = 115,143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,791.28/527,635.92 = 115,143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,791.28x = 527,635.92 × 115,143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,791.28x = 60,753,772,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,753,772,685.49/351,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,698.35

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