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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,985.16, 545,979.14 and 111,264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,985.16, 545,979.14 and 111,264.68 is: 166,897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,985.16 : 545,979.14 = 111,264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,985.16/545,979.14 = 111,264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,985.16x = 545,979.14 × 111,264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,985.16x = 60,748,194,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,748,194,298.78/363,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,897.45

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