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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,139.31, 544,796.45 and 113,821.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,139.31, 544,796.45 and 113,821.31 is: 170,759.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,139.31 : 544,796.45 = 113,821.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,139.31/544,796.45 = 113,821.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,139.31x = 544,796.45 × 113,821.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,139.31x = 62,009,446,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,009,446,842.06/363,139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,759.39

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