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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,834.56, 541,303.68 and 111,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,834.56, 541,303.68 and 111,536 is: 167,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,834.56 : 541,303.68 = 111,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,834.56/541,303.68 = 111,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,834.56x = 541,303.68 × 111,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,834.56x = 60,374,847,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,374,847,252.48/360,834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,320.02

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