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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,137.63, 546,206.44 and 114,819.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,137.63, 546,206.44 and 114,819.63 is: 172,229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,137.63 : 546,206.44 = 114,819.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,137.63/546,206.44 = 114,819.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,137.63x = 546,206.44 × 114,819.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,137.63x = 62,715,221,344.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,715,221,344.42/364,137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,229.44

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