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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,225.26, 541,863.86 and 124,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,225.26, 541,863.86 and 124,564.52 is: 186,855.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,225.26 : 541,863.86 = 124,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,225.26/541,863.86 = 124,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,225.26x = 541,863.86 × 124,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,225.26x = 67,497,011,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,497,011,626.25/361,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,855.74

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