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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,637.13, 535,037.70 and 116,758.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,637.13, 535,037.70 and 116,758.75 is: 175,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,637.13 : 535,037.70 = 116,758.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,637.13/535,037.70 = 116,758.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,637.13x = 535,037.70 × 116,758.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,637.13x = 62,470,333,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470,333,054.88/356,637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,164.97

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