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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,875.20, 545,812.80 and 114,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,875.20, 545,812.80 and 114,557.20 is: 171,835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,875.20 : 545,812.80 = 114,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,875.20/545,812.80 = 114,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,875.20x = 545,812.80 × 114,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,875.20x = 62,526,786,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,526,786,092.16/363,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,835.80

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