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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,316.75, 545,062.65 and 113,998.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,316.75, 545,062.65 and 113,998.75 is: 171,025.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,316.75 : 545,062.65 = 113,998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,316.75/545,062.65 = 113,998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,316.75x = 545,062.65 × 113,998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,316.75x = 62,136,460,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,136,460,771.69/363,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,025.59

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