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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,011.70, 540,017.55 and 194,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,011.70, 540,017.55 and 194,123.70 is: 291,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,011.70 : 540,017.55 = 194,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,011.70/540,017.55 = 194,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,011.70x = 540,017.55 × 194,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,011.70x = 104,830,204,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,830,204,870.94/360,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,185.55

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