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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,544.57, 531,821.48 and 117,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,544.57, 531,821.48 and 117,887.24 is: 176,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,544.57 : 531,821.48 = 117,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,544.57/531,821.48 = 117,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,544.57x = 531,821.48 × 117,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,544.57x = 62,694,967,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,694,967,190.03/354,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,832.40

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