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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,357, 545,054.94 and 114,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,357, 545,054.94 and 114,058.44 is: 171,093.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,357 : 545,054.94 = 114,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,357/545,054.94 = 114,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,357x = 545,054.94 × 114,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,357x = 62,168,116,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,168,116,170.69/363,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,093.76

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