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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,366.76, 543,616.97 and 119,221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,366.76, 543,616.97 and 119,221.50 is: 178,854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,366.76 : 543,616.97 = 119,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,366.76/543,616.97 = 119,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,366.76x = 543,616.97 × 119,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,366.76x = 64,810,832,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,810,832,701.93/362,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,854.24

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