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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,224.26, 541,862.36 and 124,563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,224.26, 541,862.36 and 124,563.52 is: 186,854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,224.26 : 541,862.36 = 124,563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,224.26/541,862.36 = 124,563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,224.26x = 541,862.36 × 124,563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,224.26x = 67,496,282,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,496,282,917.11/361,224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,854.24

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