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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,177.44, 546,266.40 and 114,878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,177.44, 546,266.40 and 114,878.88 is: 172,318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,177.44 : 546,266.40 = 114,878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,177.44/546,266.40 = 114,878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,177.44x = 546,266.40 × 114,878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,177.44x = 62,754,472,213.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,754,472,213.63/364,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,318.40

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