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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,014.70, 540,022.05 and 123,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,014.70, 540,022.05 and 123,336.30 is: 185,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,014.70 : 540,022.05 = 123,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,014.70/540,022.05 = 123,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,014.70x = 540,022.05 × 123,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,014.70x = 66,604,321,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,604,321,565.42/360,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,004.45

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