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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,875.70, 545,813.55 and 114,557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,875.70, 545,813.55 and 114,557.70 is: 171,836.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,875.70 : 545,813.55 = 114,557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,875.70/545,813.55 = 114,557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,875.70x = 545,813.55 × 114,557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,875.70x = 62,527,144,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,527,144,916.84/363,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,836.55

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