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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,362.53, 531,612.24 and 114,540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,362.53, 531,612.24 and 114,540.97 is: 171,833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,362.53 : 531,612.24 = 114,540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,362.53/531,612.24 = 114,540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,362.53x = 531,612.24 × 114,540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,362.53x = 60,891,381,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,891,381,633.47/354,362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,833.58

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