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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,024.56, 544,588.68 and 113,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,024.56, 544,588.68 and 113,726 is: 170,605.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,024.56 : 544,588.68 = 113,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,024.56/544,588.68 = 113,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,024.56x = 544,588.68 × 113,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,024.56x = 61,933,892,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,933,892,221.68/363,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,605.24

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