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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,213.06, 541,855.23 and 124,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,213.06, 541,855.23 and 124,524.58 is: 186,799.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,213.06 : 541,855.23 = 124,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,213.06/541,855.23 = 124,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,213.06x = 541,855.23 × 124,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,213.06x = 67,474,294,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,474,294,936.55/361,213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,799.16

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