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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,218.75, 541,854.11 and 124,558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,218.75, 541,854.11 and 124,558.02 is: 186,845.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,218.75 : 541,854.11 = 124,558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,218.75/541,854.11 = 124,558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,218.75x = 541,854.11 × 124,558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,218.75x = 67,492,274,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,492,274,447.67/361,218.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,845.99

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