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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,465.06, 543,697.59 and 113,168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,465.06, 543,697.59 and 113,168.42 is: 169,752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,465.06 : 543,697.59 = 113,168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,465.06/543,697.59 = 113,168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,465.06x = 543,697.59 × 113,168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,465.06x = 61,529,397,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,529,397,218.11/362,465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,752.63

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