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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,282.84, 531,308.70 and 117,561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,282.84, 531,308.70 and 117,561.96 is: 176,304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,282.84 : 531,308.70 = 117,561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,282.84/531,308.70 = 117,561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,282.84x = 531,308.70 × 117,561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,282.84x = 62,461,692,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,461,692,137.05/354,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,304.59

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