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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,275.54, 534,279.48 and 116,333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,275.54, 534,279.48 and 116,333.38 is: 174,456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,275.54 : 534,279.48 = 116,333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,275.54/534,279.48 = 116,333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,275.54x = 534,279.48 × 116,333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,275.54x = 62,154,537,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,154,537,773.04/356,275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,456.37

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