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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,323.20, 541,942.57 and 145,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,323.20, 541,942.57 and 145,173.17 is: 217,742.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,323.20 : 541,942.57 = 145,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,323.20/541,942.57 = 145,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,323.20x = 541,942.57 × 145,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,323.20x = 78,675,520,040.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,675,520,040.36/361,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,742.79

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