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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,470.17, 545,291.52 and 114,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,470.17, 545,291.52 and 114,152.17 is: 171,255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,470.17 : 545,291.52 = 114,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,470.17/545,291.52 = 114,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,470.17x = 545,291.52 × 114,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,470.17x = 62,246,210,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,246,210,290.60/363,470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,255.35

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