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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,285.24, 533,011.74 and 115,398.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,285.24, 533,011.74 and 115,398.40 is: 173,124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,285.24 : 533,011.74 = 115,398.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,285.24/533,011.74 = 115,398.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,285.24x = 533,011.74 × 115,398.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,285.24x = 61,508,701,977.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,508,701,977.22/355,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,124.84

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