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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,238, 529,727.40 and 116,510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,238, 529,727.40 and 116,510.64 is: 174,723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,238 : 529,727.40 = 116,510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,238/529,727.40 = 116,510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,238x = 529,727.40 × 116,510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,238x = 61,718,878,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,718,878,399.54/353,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,723.21

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