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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,864.99, 541,291.82 and 124,209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,864.99, 541,291.82 and 124,209.72 is: 186,312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,864.99 : 541,291.82 = 124,209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,864.99/541,291.82 = 124,209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,864.99x = 541,291.82 × 124,209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,864.99x = 67,233,704,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,233,704,779.44/360,864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,312.63

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