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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,245.88, 531,230.70 and 117,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,245.88, 531,230.70 and 117,525 is: 176,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,245.88 : 531,230.70 = 117,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,245.88/531,230.70 = 117,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,245.88x = 531,230.70 × 117,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,245.88x = 62,432,888,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,432,888,017.50/354,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,241.68

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