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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,950.50, 542,925.76 and 112,632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,950.50, 542,925.76 and 112,632.50 is: 168,948.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,950.50 : 542,925.76 = 112,632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,950.50/542,925.76 = 112,632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,950.50x = 542,925.76 × 112,632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,950.50x = 61,151,085,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,151,085,663.20/361,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,948.75

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