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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,150, 544,812.48 and 113,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,150, 544,812.48 and 113,832 is: 170,775.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,150 : 544,812.48 = 113,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,150/544,812.48 = 113,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,150x = 544,812.48 × 113,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,150x = 62,017,094,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,017,094,223.36/363,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,775.42

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