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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,257.93, 531,490.43 and 114,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,257.93, 531,490.43 and 114,366.20 is: 171,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,257.93 : 531,490.43 = 114,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,257.93/531,490.43 = 114,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,257.93x = 531,490.43 × 114,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,257.93x = 60,784,541,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,784,541,572.36/354,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,582.73

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