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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,205.80, 544,808.70 and 113,887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,205.80, 544,808.70 and 113,887.40 is: 170,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,205.80 : 544,808.70 = 113,887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,205.80/544,808.70 = 113,887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,205.80x = 544,808.70 × 113,887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,205.80x = 62,046,846,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,046,846,340.38/363,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,831.10

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