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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,227.56, 541,867.32 and 124,566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,227.56, 541,867.32 and 124,566.84 is: 186,859.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,227.56 : 541,867.32 = 124,566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,227.56/541,867.32 = 124,566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,227.56x = 541,867.32 × 124,566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,227.56x = 67,498,699,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,498,699,751.67/361,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,859.22

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