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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,205, 543,337.47 and 112,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,205, 543,337.47 and 112,887 is: 169,339.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,205 : 543,337.47 = 112,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,205/543,337.47 = 112,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,205x = 543,337.47 × 112,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,205x = 61,335,736,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,335,736,975.89/362,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,339.84

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