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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,842.80, 544,264.20 and 113,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,842.80, 544,264.20 and 113,492.40 is: 170,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,842.80 : 544,264.20 = 113,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,842.80/544,264.20 = 113,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,842.80x = 544,264.20 × 113,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,842.80x = 61,769,850,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,769,850,292.08/362,842.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,238.60

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