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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,687.96, 543,889.47 and 122,735.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,687.96, 543,889.47 and 122,735.78 is: 184,055.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,687.96 : 543,889.47 = 122,735.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,687.96/543,889.47 = 122,735.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,687.96x = 543,889.47 × 122,735.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,687.96x = 66,754,698,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,754,698,334.24/362,687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,055.46

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