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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,230.05, 543,425.71 and 119,082.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,230.05, 543,425.71 and 119,082.11 is: 178,649.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,230.05 : 543,425.71 = 119,082.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,230.05/543,425.71 = 119,082.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,230.05x = 543,425.71 × 119,082.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,230.05x = 64,712,280,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,712,280,175.05/362,230.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,649.67

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