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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,914.99, 527,881.12 and 115,248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,914.99, 527,881.12 and 115,248.11 is: 172,874.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,914.99 : 527,881.12 = 115,248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,914.99/527,881.12 = 115,248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,914.99x = 527,881.12 × 115,248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,914.99x = 60,837,298,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,837,298,457.16/351,914.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,874.99

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