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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,211.40, 532,792.80 and 115,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,211.40, 532,792.80 and 115,321.80 is: 172,974.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,211.40 : 532,792.80 = 115,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,211.40/532,792.80 = 115,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,211.40x = 532,792.80 × 115,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,211.40x = 61,442,624,723.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,442,624,723.04/355,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,974.81

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