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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,140.94, 546,211.40 and 114,822.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,140.94, 546,211.40 and 114,822.94 is: 172,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,140.94 : 546,211.40 = 114,822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,140.94/546,211.40 = 114,822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,140.94x = 546,211.40 × 114,822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,140.94x = 62,717,598,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,717,598,809.52/364,140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,234.41

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