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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,863.20, 542,794.80 and 99,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,863.20, 542,794.80 and 99,207.20 is: 148,810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,863.20 : 542,794.80 = 99,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,863.20/542,794.80 = 99,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,863.20x = 542,794.80 × 99,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,863.20x = 53,849,152,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,849,152,282.56/361,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,810.80

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