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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,763.20, 542,722.76 and 121,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,763.20, 542,722.76 and 121,901.14 is: 182,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,763.20 : 542,722.76 = 121,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,763.20/542,722.76 = 121,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,763.20x = 542,722.76 × 121,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,763.20x = 66,158,523,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,158,523,147.95/361,763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,877.98

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