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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,867.99, 532,385.88 and 114,981.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,867.99, 532,385.88 and 114,981.49 is: 172,499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,867.99 : 532,385.88 = 114,981.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,867.99/532,385.88 = 114,981.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,867.99x = 532,385.88 × 114,981.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,867.99x = 61,214,522,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,214,522,618.43/354,867.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,499.42

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