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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,212.51, 537,204.34 and 118,281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,212.51, 537,204.34 and 118,281.73 is: 177,384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,212.51 : 537,204.34 = 118,281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,212.51/537,204.34 = 118,281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,212.51x = 537,204.34 × 118,281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,212.51x = 63,541,458,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,541,458,698.71/358,212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,384.81

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