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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,617.70, 531,975.15 and 117,935.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,617.70, 531,975.15 and 117,935.70 is: 176,919.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,617.70 : 531,975.15 = 117,935.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,617.70/531,975.15 = 117,935.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,617.70x = 531,975.15 × 117,935.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,617.70x = 62,738,861,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,738,861,697.86/354,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,919.71

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