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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,619.79, 543,929.58 and 113,301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,619.79, 543,929.58 and 113,301.79 is: 169,952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,619.79 : 543,929.58 = 113,301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,619.79/543,929.58 = 113,301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,619.79x = 543,929.58 × 113,301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,619.79x = 61,628,193,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,628,193,688.12/362,619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,952.65

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