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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,447.08, 531,739.82 and 114,620.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,447.08, 531,739.82 and 114,620.55 is: 171,953.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,447.08 : 531,739.82 = 114,620.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,447.08/531,739.82 = 114,620.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,447.08x = 531,739.82 × 114,620.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,447.08x = 60,948,310,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,948,310,052.20/354,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,953.20

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