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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,086.52, 535,253.19 and 117,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,086.52, 535,253.19 and 117,137.76 is: 175,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,086.52 : 535,253.19 = 117,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,086.52/535,253.19 = 117,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,086.52x = 535,253.19 × 117,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,086.52x = 62,698,359,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,698,359,709.45/357,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,583.10

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