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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,258.81, 531,333.45 and 129,566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,258.81, 531,333.45 and 129,566.70 is: 194,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,258.81 : 531,333.45 = 129,566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,258.81/531,333.45 = 129,566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,258.81x = 531,333.45 × 129,566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,258.81x = 68,843,121,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,843,121,716.12/354,258.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,330.02

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