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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,644.86, 545,553.15 and 114,326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,644.86, 545,553.15 and 114,326.86 is: 171,517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,644.86 : 545,553.15 = 114,326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,644.86/545,553.15 = 114,326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,644.86x = 545,553.15 × 114,326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,644.86x = 62,371,377,238.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,371,377,238.73/363,644.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,517.28

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