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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,987.06, 529,366.82 and 116,273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,987.06, 529,366.82 and 116,273.38 is: 174,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,987.06 : 529,366.82 = 116,273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,987.06/529,366.82 = 116,273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,987.06x = 529,366.82 × 116,273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,987.06x = 61,551,269,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,551,269,421.25/352,987.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,372.59

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