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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,659.50, 544,008.69 and 113,360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,659.50, 544,008.69 and 113,360.94 is: 170,047.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,659.50 : 544,008.69 = 113,360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,659.50/544,008.69 = 113,360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,659.50x = 544,008.69 × 113,360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,659.50x = 61,669,336,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,669,336,466.57/362,659.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,047.49

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