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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,759, 544,148.24 and 113,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,759, 544,148.24 and 113,441 is: 170,164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,759 : 544,148.24 = 113,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,759/544,148.24 = 113,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,759x = 544,148.24 × 113,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,759x = 61,728,720,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,728,720,493.84/362,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,164.55

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