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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,222.57, 541,859.82 and 124,561.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,222.57, 541,859.82 and 124,561.83 is: 186,851.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,222.57 : 541,859.82 = 124,561.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,222.57/541,859.82 = 124,561.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,222.57x = 541,859.82 × 124,561.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,222.57x = 67,495,050,782.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,495,050,782.67/361,222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,851.70

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