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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,836.54, 529,334.19 and 116,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,836.54, 529,334.19 and 116,170.74 is: 174,282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,836.54 : 529,334.19 = 116,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,836.54/529,334.19 = 116,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,836.54x = 529,334.19 × 116,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,836.54x = 61,493,144,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493,144,559.60/352,836.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,282.25

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