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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,186.56, 544,779.84 and 113,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,186.56, 544,779.84 and 113,888 is: 170,832

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,186.56 : 544,779.84 = 113,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,186.56/544,779.84 = 113,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,186.56x = 544,779.84 × 113,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,186.56x = 62,043,886,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,043,886,417.92/363,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,832

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