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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,266.05, 531,382.92 and 114,391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,266.05, 531,382.92 and 114,391.02 is: 171,581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,266.05 : 531,382.92 = 114,391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,266.05/531,382.92 = 114,391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,266.05x = 531,382.92 × 114,391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,266.05x = 60,785,434,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,785,434,229.38/354,266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,581.31

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