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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,447.87, 534,558.76 and 116,507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,447.87, 534,558.76 and 116,507.51 is: 174,724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,447.87 : 534,558.76 = 116,507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,447.87/534,558.76 = 116,507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,447.87x = 534,558.76 × 116,507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,447.87x = 62,280,110,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,280,110,076.29/356,447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,724.32

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