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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,356.80, 545,035.20 and 114,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,356.80, 545,035.20 and 114,038.40 is: 171,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,356.80 : 545,035.20 = 114,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,356.80/545,035.20 = 114,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,356.80x = 545,035.20 × 114,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,356.80x = 62,154,942,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,154,942,151.68/363,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,057.60

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