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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,141, 544,798.98 and 113,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,141, 544,798.98 and 113,823 is: 170,761.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,141 : 544,798.98 = 113,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,141/544,798.98 = 113,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,141x = 544,798.98 × 113,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,141x = 62,010,654,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,010,654,300.54/363,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,761.92

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