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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,005.20, 528,007.80 and 186,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,005.20, 528,007.80 and 186,117.20 is: 279,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,005.20 : 528,007.80 = 186,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,005.20/528,007.80 = 186,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,005.20x = 528,007.80 × 186,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,005.20x = 98,271,333,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,271,333,314.16/352,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,175.80

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