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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,170.37, 541,720.99 and 124,480.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,170.37, 541,720.99 and 124,480.45 is: 186,708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,170.37 : 541,720.99 = 124,480.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,170.37/541,720.99 = 124,480.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,170.37x = 541,720.99 × 124,480.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,170.37x = 67,433,672,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,433,672,609.65/361,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,708.76

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