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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,320.58, 545,003.91 and 114,012.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,320.58, 545,003.91 and 114,012.42 is: 171,025.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,320.58 : 545,003.91 = 114,012.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,320.58/545,003.91 = 114,012.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,320.58x = 545,003.91 × 114,012.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,320.58x = 62,137,214,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,137,214,688.56/363,320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,025.86

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