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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,780.96, 544,084 and 113,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,780.96, 544,084 and 113,463.04 is: 170,167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,780.96 : 544,084 = 113,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,780.96/544,084 = 113,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,780.96x = 544,084 × 113,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,780.96x = 61,733,424,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,733,424,655.36/362,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,167.21

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