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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,232, 529,718.40 and 116,504.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,232, 529,718.40 and 116,504.64 is: 174,714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,232 : 529,718.40 = 116,504.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,232/529,718.40 = 116,504.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,232x = 529,718.40 × 116,504.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,232x = 61,714,651,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,714,651,493.38/353,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,714.21

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