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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,473.60, 542,210.40 and 112,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,473.60, 542,210.40 and 112,155.60 is: 168,233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,473.60 : 542,210.40 = 112,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,473.60/542,210.40 = 112,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,473.60x = 542,210.40 × 112,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,473.60x = 60,811,932,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811,932,738.24/361,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,233.40

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