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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,446.70, 531,718.65 and 117,764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,446.70, 531,718.65 and 117,764.70 is: 176,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,446.70 : 531,718.65 = 117,764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,446.70/531,718.65 = 117,764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,446.70x = 531,718.65 × 117,764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,446.70x = 62,617,687,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,617,687,301.66/354,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,663.20

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