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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,155.23, 544,820.37 and 113,837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,155.23, 544,820.37 and 113,837.23 is: 170,783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,155.23 : 544,820.37 = 113,837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,155.23/544,820.37 = 113,837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,155.23x = 544,820.37 × 113,837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,155.23x = 62,020,841,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,020,841,768.38/363,155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,783.28

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