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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,266.22, 544,986.80 and 113,948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,266.22, 544,986.80 and 113,948.22 is: 170,949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,266.22 : 544,986.80 = 113,948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,266.22/544,986.80 = 113,948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,266.22x = 544,986.80 × 113,948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,266.22x = 62,100,275,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,100,275,783.50/363,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,949.77

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