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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,127.16, 541,578.42 and 121,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,127.16, 541,578.42 and 121,194.36 is: 181,753.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,127.16 : 541,578.42 = 121,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,127.16/541,578.42 = 121,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,127.16x = 541,578.42 × 121,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,127.16x = 65,636,250,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,636,250,001.71/361,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,753.85

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