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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,447.96, 545,193.81 and 114,129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,447.96, 545,193.81 and 114,129.96 is: 171,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,447.96 : 545,193.81 = 114,129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,447.96/545,193.81 = 114,129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,447.96x = 545,193.81 × 114,129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,447.96x = 62,222,947,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,222,947,727.55/363,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,201.81

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