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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,343, 545,033.94 and 114,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,343, 545,033.94 and 114,044.44 is: 171,072.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,343 : 545,033.94 = 114,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,343/545,033.94 = 114,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,343x = 545,033.94 × 114,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,343x = 62,158,090,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,158,090,468.29/363,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,072.76

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