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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,000.28, 541,493.12 and 124,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,000.28, 541,493.12 and 124,337.72 is: 186,504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,000.28 : 541,493.12 = 124,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,000.28/541,493.12 = 124,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,000.28x = 541,493.12 × 124,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,000.28x = 67,328,021,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,328,021,601.06/361,000.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,504.07

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