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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,267.40, 531,285.48 and 117,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,267.40, 531,285.48 and 117,546.52 is: 176,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,267.40 : 531,285.48 = 117,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,267.40/531,285.48 = 117,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,267.40x = 531,285.48 × 117,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,267.40x = 62,450,759,300.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,450,759,300.53/354,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,281.42

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