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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,116.73, 537,252.96 and 118,241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,116.73, 537,252.96 and 118,241.11 is: 177,387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,116.73 : 537,252.96 = 118,241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,116.73/537,252.96 = 118,241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,116.73x = 537,252.96 × 118,241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,116.73x = 63,525,386,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,525,386,341.19/358,116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,387.37

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