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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,986.06, 529,365.32 and 116,272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,986.06, 529,365.32 and 116,272.38 is: 174,371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,986.06 : 529,365.32 = 116,272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,986.06/529,365.32 = 116,272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,986.06x = 529,365.32 × 116,272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,986.06x = 61,550,565,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,550,565,645.86/352,986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,371.09

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