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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,238.16, 534,401.28 and 116,376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,238.16, 534,401.28 and 116,376.21 is: 174,578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,238.16 : 534,401.28 = 116,376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,238.16/534,401.28 = 116,376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,238.16x = 534,401.28 × 116,376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,238.16x = 62,191,595,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,191,595,585.55/356,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,578.70

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