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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,635.70, 532,002.15 and 117,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,635.70, 532,002.15 and 117,953.70 is: 176,946.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,635.70 : 532,002.15 = 117,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,635.70/532,002.15 = 117,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,635.70x = 532,002.15 × 117,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,635.70x = 62,751,622,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,751,622,000.46/354,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,946.71

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