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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,601.80, 540,902.70 and 111,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,601.80, 540,902.70 and 111,251.40 is: 166,877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,601.80 : 540,902.70 = 111,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,601.80/540,902.70 = 111,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,601.80x = 540,902.70 × 111,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,601.80x = 60,176,182,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,176,182,638.78/360,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,877.10

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