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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,996.40, 527,800.20 and 115,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,996.40, 527,800.20 and 115,217.20 is: 172,762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,996.40 : 527,800.20 = 115,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,996.40/527,800.20 = 115,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,996.40x = 527,800.20 × 115,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,996.40x = 60,811,661,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811,661,203.44/351,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,762.17

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