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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,609.60, 545,414.40 and 114,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,609.60, 545,414.40 and 114,291.60 is: 171,437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,609.60 : 545,414.40 = 114,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,609.60/545,414.40 = 114,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,609.60x = 545,414.40 × 114,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,609.60x = 62,336,284,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,336,284,439.04/363,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,437.40

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