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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,741.39, 542,689.84 and 121,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,741.39, 542,689.84 and 121,879.13 is: 182,844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,741.39 : 542,689.84 = 121,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,741.39/542,689.84 = 121,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,741.39x = 542,689.84 × 121,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,741.39x = 66,142,562,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,142,562,997.94/361,741.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,844.89

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