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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,521.52, 541,921.38 and 124,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,521.52, 541,921.38 and 124,713.16 is: 186,945.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,521.52 : 541,921.38 = 124,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,521.52/541,921.38 = 124,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,521.52x = 541,921.38 × 124,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,521.52x = 67,584,727,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,584,727,771.36/361,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,945.24

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