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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,782.96, 544,087 and 113,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,782.96, 544,087 and 113,465.04 is: 170,170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,782.96 : 544,087 = 113,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,782.96/544,087 = 113,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,782.96x = 544,087 × 113,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,782.96x = 61,734,853,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,734,853,218.48/362,782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,170.21

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