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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,266.40, 546,399.60 and 114,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,266.40, 546,399.60 and 114,948.40 is: 172,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,266.40 : 546,399.60 = 114,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,266.40/546,399.60 = 114,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,266.40x = 546,399.60 × 114,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,266.40x = 62,807,759,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,807,759,780.64/364,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,422.60

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