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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,162.57, 544,831.14 and 113,844.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,162.57, 544,831.14 and 113,844.57 is: 170,794.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,162.57 : 544,831.14 = 113,844.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,162.57/544,831.14 = 113,844.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,162.57x = 544,831.14 × 113,844.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,162.57x = 62,026,066,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,026,066,855.91/363,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,794.22

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