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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,821.22, 532,243.98 and 114,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,821.22, 532,243.98 and 114,929.28 is: 172,397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,821.22 : 532,243.98 = 114,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,821.22/532,243.98 = 114,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,821.22x = 532,243.98 × 114,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,821.22x = 61,170,417,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,170,417,405.73/354,821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,397.86

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