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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,483.48, 534,758.21 and 116,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,483.48, 534,758.21 and 116,598.74 is: 174,908.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,483.48 : 534,758.21 = 116,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,483.48/534,758.21 = 116,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,483.48x = 534,758.21 × 116,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,483.48x = 62,352,132,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,352,132,907.66/356,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,908.90

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