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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,441.46, 543,523.74 and 119,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,441.46, 543,523.74 and 119,226 is: 178,793.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,441.46 : 543,523.74 = 119,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,441.46/543,523.74 = 119,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,441.46x = 543,523.74 × 119,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,441.46x = 64,802,161,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,161,425.24/362,441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,793.46

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