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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,998.56, 544,497.84 and 113,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,998.56, 544,497.84 and 113,700 is: 170,550

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,998.56 : 544,497.84 = 113,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,998.56/544,497.84 = 113,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,998.56x = 544,497.84 × 113,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,998.56x = 61,909,404,408
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,909,404,408/362,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,550

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