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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,604.60, 545,406.90 and 114,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,604.60, 545,406.90 and 114,286.60 is: 171,429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,604.60 : 545,406.90 = 114,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,604.60/545,406.90 = 114,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,604.60x = 545,406.90 × 114,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,604.60x = 62,332,700,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,332,700,217.54/363,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,429.90

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