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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,364, 545,065.44 and 114,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,364, 545,065.44 and 114,065.44 is: 171,104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,364 : 545,065.44 = 114,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,364/545,065.44 = 114,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,364x = 545,065.44 × 114,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,364x = 62,173,129,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,173,129,242.39/363,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,104.26

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