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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,042.26, 541,615.23 and 124,321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,042.26, 541,615.23 and 124,321.38 is: 186,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,042.26 : 541,615.23 = 124,321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,042.26/541,615.23 = 124,321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,042.26x = 541,615.23 × 124,321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,042.26x = 67,334,352,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,334,352,822.62/361,042.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,499.92

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