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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,216.06, 541,859.73 and 124,527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,216.06, 541,859.73 and 124,527.58 is: 186,803.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,216.06 : 541,859.73 = 124,527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,216.06/541,859.73 = 124,527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,216.06x = 541,859.73 × 124,527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,216.06x = 67,476,480,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,476,480,876.35/361,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,803.66

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