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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,649.08, 542,466.42 and 112,330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,649.08, 542,466.42 and 112,330.36 is: 168,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,649.08 : 542,466.42 = 112,330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,649.08/542,466.42 = 112,330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,649.08x = 542,466.42 × 112,330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,649.08x = 60,935,448,246.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,935,448,246.51/361,649.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,493.30

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