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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,934.24, 541,394.97 and 124,271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,934.24, 541,394.97 and 124,271.68 is: 186,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,934.24 : 541,394.97 = 124,271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,934.24/541,394.97 = 124,271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,934.24x = 541,394.97 × 124,271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,934.24x = 67,280,062,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,280,062,465.45/360,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,405.32

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