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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,157.50, 531,340.05 and 114,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,157.50, 531,340.05 and 114,266.58 is: 171,433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,157.50 : 531,340.05 = 114,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,157.50/531,340.05 = 114,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,157.50x = 531,340.05 × 114,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,157.50x = 60,714,410,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,714,410,330.53/354,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,433.36

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