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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,137.13, 546,205.69 and 114,819.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,137.13, 546,205.69 and 114,819.13 is: 172,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,137.13 : 546,205.69 = 114,819.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,137.13/546,205.69 = 114,819.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,137.13x = 546,205.69 × 114,819.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,137.13x = 62,714,859,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,714,859,395.82/364,137.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,228.69

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