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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,147.80, 544,809.20 and 113,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,147.80, 544,809.20 and 113,829.80 is: 170,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,147.80 : 544,809.20 = 113,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,147.80/544,809.20 = 113,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,147.80x = 544,809.20 × 113,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,147.80x = 62,015,519,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,015,519,834.69/363,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,772.12

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