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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,051.29, 531,152.61 and 114,178.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,051.29, 531,152.61 and 114,178.85 is: 171,292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,051.29 : 531,152.61 = 114,178.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,051.29/531,152.61 = 114,178.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,051.29x = 531,152.61 × 114,178.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,051.29x = 60,646,391,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,646,391,528.54/354,051.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,292.67

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