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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,247.90, 532,847.55 and 115,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,247.90, 532,847.55 and 115,358.30 is: 173,029.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,247.90 : 532,847.55 = 115,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,247.90/532,847.55 = 115,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,247.90x = 532,847.55 × 115,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,247.90x = 61,468,387,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,468,387,527.17/355,247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,029.56

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