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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,267.56, 546,401.34 and 114,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,267.56, 546,401.34 and 114,969 is: 172,453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,267.56 : 546,401.34 = 114,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,267.56/546,401.34 = 114,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,267.56x = 546,401.34 × 114,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,267.56x = 62,819,215,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,819,215,658.46/364,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,453.50

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