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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,156.73, 544,822.62 and 113,838.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,156.73, 544,822.62 and 113,838.73 is: 170,785.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,156.73 : 544,822.62 = 113,838.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,156.73/544,822.62 = 113,838.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,156.73x = 544,822.62 × 113,838.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,156.73x = 62,021,915,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,021,915,136.07/363,156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,785.53

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