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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,978.50, 541,044.92 and 124,111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,978.50, 541,044.92 and 124,111.82 is: 186,022.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,978.50 : 541,044.92 = 124,111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,978.50/541,044.92 = 124,111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,978.50x = 541,044.92 × 124,111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,978.50x = 67,150,069,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,150,069,722.95/360,978.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,022.35

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