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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,238.39, 541,858.86 and 121,345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,238.39, 541,858.86 and 121,345.45 is: 182,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,238.39 : 541,858.86 = 121,345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,238.39/541,858.86 = 121,345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,238.39x = 541,858.86 × 121,345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,238.39x = 65,752,107,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,752,107,203.19/361,238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,018.60

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