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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,794.92, 545,688.54 and 142,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,794.92, 545,688.54 and 142,177 is: 213,264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,794.92 : 545,688.54 = 142,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,794.92/545,688.54 = 142,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,794.92x = 545,688.54 × 142,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,794.92x = 77,584,359,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,584,359,551.58/363,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,264.00

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