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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,216.81, 541,932.14 and 124,583.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,216.81, 541,932.14 and 124,583.41 is: 186,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,216.81 : 541,932.14 = 124,583.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,216.81/541,932.14 = 124,583.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,216.81x = 541,932.14 × 124,583.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,216.81x = 67,515,753,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,515,753,989.80/361,216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,911.99

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