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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,411.74, 534,561.71 and 116,523.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,411.74, 534,561.71 and 116,523.97 is: 174,767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,411.74 : 534,561.71 = 116,523.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,411.74/534,561.71 = 116,523.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,411.74x = 534,561.71 × 116,523.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,411.74x = 62,289,252,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,289,252,659.19/356,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,767.68

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