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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,872.88, 545,562.24 and 127,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,872.88, 545,562.24 and 127,086 is: 190,542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,872.88 : 545,562.24 = 127,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,872.88/545,562.24 = 127,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,872.88x = 545,562.24 × 127,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,872.88x = 69,333,322,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,333,322,832.64/363,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,542.71

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