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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,997.39, 527,942.63 and 115,334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,997.39, 527,942.63 and 115,334.83 is: 172,984.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,997.39 : 527,942.63 = 115,334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,997.39/527,942.63 = 115,334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,997.39x = 527,942.63 × 115,334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,997.39x = 60,890,172,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,890,172,904.13/351,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,984.73

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