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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,197.56, 541,831.98 and 124,509.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,197.56, 541,831.98 and 124,509.08 is: 186,775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,197.56 : 541,831.98 = 124,509.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,197.56/541,831.98 = 124,509.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,197.56x = 541,831.98 × 124,509.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,197.56x = 67,463,001,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,463,001,344.38/361,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,775.91

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