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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,111.77, 531,166.91 and 110,971.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,111.77, 531,166.91 and 110,971.50 is: 166,457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,111.77 : 531,166.91 = 110,971.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,111.77/531,166.91 = 110,971.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,111.77x = 531,166.91 × 110,971.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,111.77x = 58,944,388,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,944,388,198.21/354,111.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,457.02

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