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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,140.90, 532,687.05 and 115,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,140.90, 532,687.05 and 115,251.30 is: 172,869.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,140.90 : 532,687.05 = 115,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,140.90/532,687.05 = 115,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,140.90x = 532,687.05 × 115,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,140.90x = 61,392,875,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,392,875,005.67/355,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,869.06

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