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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,160.52, 546,240.78 and 114,861.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,160.52, 546,240.78 and 114,861.96 is: 172,292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,160.52 : 546,240.78 = 114,861.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,160.52/546,240.78 = 114,861.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,160.52x = 546,240.78 × 114,861.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,160.52x = 62,742,286,622.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,742,286,622.73/364,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,292.94

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