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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,262.05, 531,496.62 and 114,370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,262.05, 531,496.62 and 114,370.35 is: 171,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,262.05 : 531,496.62 = 114,370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,262.05/531,496.62 = 114,370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,262.05x = 531,496.62 × 114,370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,262.05x = 60,787,454,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,787,454,453.22/354,262.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,588.95

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