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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,195.56, 544,793.34 and 113,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,195.56, 544,793.34 and 113,897 is: 170,845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,195.56 : 544,793.34 = 113,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,195.56/544,793.34 = 113,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,195.56x = 544,793.34 × 113,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,195.56x = 62,050,327,045.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,050,327,045.98/363,195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,845.50

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