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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,797.20, 545,695.80 and 114,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,797.20, 545,695.80 and 114,479.20 is: 171,718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,797.20 : 545,695.80 = 114,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,797.20/545,695.80 = 114,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,797.20x = 545,695.80 × 114,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,797.20x = 62,470,818,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470,818,627.36/363,797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,718.80

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