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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,680, 545,539.44 and 114,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,680, 545,539.44 and 114,381.44 is: 171,578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,680 : 545,539.44 = 114,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,680/545,539.44 = 114,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,680x = 545,539.44 × 114,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,680x = 62,399,586,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,399,586,723.99/363,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,578.27

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