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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,114.73, 537,249.96 and 118,239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,114.73, 537,249.96 and 118,239.11 is: 177,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,114.73 : 537,249.96 = 118,239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,114.73/537,249.96 = 118,239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,114.73x = 537,249.96 × 118,239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,114.73x = 63,523,954,431.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,523,954,431.69/358,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,384.37

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