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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,881.80, 545,822.70 and 114,531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,881.80, 545,822.70 and 114,531.40 is: 171,797.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,881.80 : 545,822.70 = 114,531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,881.80/545,822.70 = 114,531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,881.80x = 545,822.70 × 114,531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,881.80x = 62,513,837,982.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,513,837,982.78/363,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,797.10

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