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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,059.01, 541,640.42 and 124,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,059.01, 541,640.42 and 124,338.13 is: 186,525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,059.01 : 541,640.42 = 124,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,059.01/541,640.42 = 124,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,059.01x = 541,640.42 × 124,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,059.01x = 67,346,556,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,346,556,955.21/361,059.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,525.07

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