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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,256.54, 534,250.98 and 116,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,256.54, 534,250.98 and 116,314.38 is: 174,427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,256.54 : 534,250.98 = 116,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,256.54/534,250.98 = 116,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,256.54x = 534,250.98 × 116,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,256.54x = 62,141,071,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,141,071,503.09/356,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,427.88

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