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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,194.24, 541,838.52 and 124,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,194.24, 541,838.52 and 124,473.36 is: 186,726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,194.24 : 541,838.52 = 124,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,194.24/541,838.52 = 124,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,194.24x = 541,838.52 × 124,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,194.24x = 67,444,461,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,444,461,161.83/361,194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,726.29

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