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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,342, 545,032.44 and 114,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,342, 545,032.44 and 114,043.44 is: 171,071.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,342 : 545,032.44 = 114,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,342/545,032.44 = 114,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,342x = 545,032.44 × 114,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,342x = 62,157,374,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,157,374,369.19/363,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,071.26

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