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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,264.90, 531,281.73 and 117,544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,264.90, 531,281.73 and 117,544.02 is: 176,277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,264.90 : 531,281.73 = 117,544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,264.90/531,281.73 = 117,544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,264.90x = 531,281.73 × 117,544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,264.90x = 62,448,990,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,448,990,296.75/354,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,277.67

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