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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,795.56, 541,245.18 and 111,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,795.56, 541,245.18 and 111,497 is: 167,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,795.56 : 541,245.18 = 111,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,795.56/541,245.18 = 111,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,795.56x = 541,245.18 × 111,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,795.56x = 60,347,213,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,347,213,834.46/360,795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,261.52

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