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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,014.80, 546,022.20 and 114,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,014.80, 546,022.20 and 114,664.40 is: 171,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,014.80 : 546,022.20 = 114,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,014.80/546,022.20 = 114,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,014.80x = 546,022.20 × 114,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,014.80x = 62,609,307,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,609,307,949.68/364,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,996.60

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