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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,332.07, 531,805.19 and 185,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,332.07, 531,805.19 and 185,971.32 is: 279,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,332.07 : 531,805.19 = 185,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,332.07/531,805.19 = 185,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,332.07x = 531,805.19 × 185,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,332.07x = 98,900,512,237.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,900,512,237.29/354,332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,118.15

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