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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,411.27, 534,572.29 and 116,505.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,411.27, 534,572.29 and 116,505.07 is: 174,743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,411.27 : 534,572.29 = 116,505.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,411.27/534,572.29 = 116,505.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,411.27x = 534,572.29 × 116,505.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,411.27x = 62,280,380,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,280,380,875.71/356,411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,743.02

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