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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,686.70, 529,030.05 and 115,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,686.70, 529,030.05 and 115,972.30 is: 173,958.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,686.70 : 529,030.05 = 115,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,686.70/529,030.05 = 115,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,686.70x = 529,030.05 × 115,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,686.70x = 61,352,831,667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,352,831,667.62/352,686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,958.45

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