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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,835.56, 541,305.18 and 111,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,835.56, 541,305.18 and 111,537 is: 167,321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,835.56 : 541,305.18 = 111,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,835.56/541,305.18 = 111,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,835.56x = 541,305.18 × 111,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,835.56x = 60,375,555,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,375,555,861.66/360,835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,321.52

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