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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,363.53, 531,613.74 and 114,541.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,363.53, 531,613.74 and 114,541.97 is: 171,835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,363.53 : 531,613.74 = 114,541.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,363.53/531,613.74 = 114,541.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,363.53x = 531,613.74 × 114,541.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,363.53x = 60,892,085,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,892,085,058.67/354,363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,835.08

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