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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,212.06, 541,853.73 and 124,523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,212.06, 541,853.73 and 124,523.58 is: 186,797.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,212.06 : 541,853.73 = 124,523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,212.06/541,853.73 = 124,523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,212.06x = 541,853.73 × 124,523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,212.06x = 67,473,566,295.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,473,566,295.95/361,212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,797.66

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