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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,451.36, 534,709.90 and 116,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,451.36, 534,709.90 and 116,566.52 is: 174,860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,451.36 : 534,709.90 = 116,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,451.36/534,709.90 = 116,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,451.36x = 534,709.90 × 116,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,451.36x = 62,329,272,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,329,272,252.55/356,451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,860.53

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