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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,225.07, 541,863.57 and 124,564.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,225.07, 541,863.57 and 124,564.33 is: 186,855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,225.07 : 541,863.57 = 124,564.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,225.07/541,863.57 = 124,564.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,225.07x = 541,863.57 × 124,564.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,225.07x = 67,496,872,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,496,872,548.46/361,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,855.45

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