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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,208.31, 541,848.11 and 124,519.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,208.31, 541,848.11 and 124,519.83 is: 186,792.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,208.31 : 541,848.11 = 124,519.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,208.31/541,848.11 = 124,519.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,208.31x = 541,848.11 × 124,519.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,208.31x = 67,470,833,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,470,833,920.42/361,208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,792.03

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