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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,234.80, 544,852.20 and 113,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,234.80, 544,852.20 and 113,916.40 is: 170,874.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,234.80 : 544,852.20 = 113,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,234.80/544,852.20 = 113,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,234.80x = 544,852.20 × 113,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,234.80x = 62,067,601,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,067,601,156.08/363,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,874.60

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