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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,481.88, 536,288.74 and 117,609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,481.88, 536,288.74 and 117,609.28 is: 176,435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,481.88 : 536,288.74 = 117,609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,481.88/536,288.74 = 117,609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,481.88x = 536,288.74 × 117,609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,481.88x = 63,072,532,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,072,532,583.51/357,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,435.61

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