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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,872.70, 545,809.05 and 114,554.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,872.70, 545,809.05 and 114,554.70 is: 171,832.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,872.70 : 545,809.05 = 114,554.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,872.70/545,809.05 = 114,554.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,872.70x = 545,809.05 × 114,554.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,872.70x = 62,524,991,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524,991,980.04/363,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,832.05

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