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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,118.16, 531,280.68 and 114,226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,118.16, 531,280.68 and 114,226.75 is: 171,373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,118.16 : 531,280.68 = 114,226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,118.16/531,280.68 = 114,226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,118.16x = 531,280.68 × 114,226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,118.16x = 60,686,465,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,686,465,649.94/354,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,373.49

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