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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,115.11, 537,250.52 and 118,239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,115.11, 537,250.52 and 118,239.48 is: 177,384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,115.11 : 537,250.52 = 118,239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,115.11/537,250.52 = 118,239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,115.11x = 537,250.52 × 118,239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,115.11x = 63,524,222,410.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,524,222,410.13/358,115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,384.93

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