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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,221.57, 541,858.32 and 124,560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,221.57, 541,858.32 and 124,560.84 is: 186,850.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,221.57 : 541,858.32 = 124,560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,221.57/541,858.32 = 124,560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,221.57x = 541,858.32 × 124,560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,221.57x = 67,494,327,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,494,327,500.19/361,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,850.21

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