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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,154.52, 546,231.80 and 114,855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,154.52, 546,231.80 and 114,855.96 is: 172,283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,154.52 : 546,231.80 = 114,855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,154.52/546,231.80 = 114,855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,154.52x = 546,231.80 × 114,855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,154.52x = 62,737,977,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,737,977,771.53/364,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,283.95

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