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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,417, 536,011.88 and 117,475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,417, 536,011.88 and 117,475.56 is: 176,175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,417 : 536,011.88 = 117,475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,417/536,011.88 = 117,475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,417x = 536,011.88 × 117,475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,417x = 62,968,295,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,968,295,182.28/357,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,175.99

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