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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,915.68, 542,802.08 and 122,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,915.68, 542,802.08 and 122,005.84 is: 182,984.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,915.68 : 542,802.08 = 122,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,915.68/542,802.08 = 122,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,915.68x = 542,802.08 × 122,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,915.68x = 66,225,023,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,225,023,724.15/361,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,984.68

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