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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,464.68, 545,284.86 and 114,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,464.68, 545,284.86 and 114,146.68 is: 171,247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,464.68 : 545,284.86 = 114,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,464.68/545,284.86 = 114,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,464.68x = 545,284.86 × 114,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,464.68x = 62,242,456,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,242,456,423.26/363,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,247.61

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