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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,982.65, 528,072.40 and 115,491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,982.65, 528,072.40 and 115,491.40 is: 173,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,982.65 : 528,072.40 = 115,491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,982.65/528,072.40 = 115,491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,982.65x = 528,072.40 × 115,491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,982.65x = 60,987,820,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,987,820,777.36/351,982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,269.39

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