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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,954.20, 529,431.30 and 187,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,954.20, 529,431.30 and 187,066.20 is: 280,599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,954.20 : 529,431.30 = 187,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,954.20/529,431.30 = 187,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,954.20x = 529,431.30 × 187,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,954.20x = 99,038,701,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,038,701,452.06/352,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,599.30

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