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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,070.06, 543,105.09 and 112,771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,070.06, 543,105.09 and 112,771.50 is: 169,157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,070.06 : 543,105.09 = 112,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,070.06/543,105.09 = 112,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,070.06x = 543,105.09 × 112,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,070.06x = 61,246,775,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,246,775,656.94/362,070.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,157.25

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