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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,999.52, 527,972.72 and 112,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,999.52, 527,972.72 and 112,103.72 is: 168,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,999.52 : 527,972.72 = 112,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,999.52/527,972.72 = 112,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,999.52x = 527,972.72 × 112,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,999.52x = 59,187,705,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,187,705,970.52/351,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,147.12

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