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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,999.20, 527,998.80 and 115,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,999.20, 527,998.80 and 115,284.80 is: 172,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,999.20 : 527,998.80 = 115,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,999.20/527,998.80 = 115,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,999.20x = 527,998.80 × 115,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,999.20x = 60,870,236,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,870,236,058.24/351,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,927.20

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