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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,420.56, 545,135.64 and 114,102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,420.56, 545,135.64 and 114,102.56 is: 171,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,420.56 : 545,135.64 = 114,102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,420.56/545,135.64 = 114,102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,420.56x = 545,135.64 × 114,102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,420.56x = 62,201,372,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,201,372,071.24/363,420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,155.35

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