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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,419.56, 545,181.18 and 114,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,419.56, 545,181.18 and 114,121 is: 171,197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,419.56 : 545,181.18 = 114,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,419.56/545,181.18 = 114,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,419.56x = 545,181.18 × 114,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,419.56x = 62,216,621,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,216,621,442.78/363,419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,197.78

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