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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,344, 545,035.44 and 114,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,344, 545,035.44 and 114,045.44 is: 171,074.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,344 : 545,035.44 = 114,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,344/545,035.44 = 114,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,344x = 545,035.44 × 114,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,344x = 62,158,806,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,158,806,570.39/363,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,074.26

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