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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,363.60, 546,545.40 and 115,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,363.60, 546,545.40 and 115,045.60 is: 172,568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,363.60 : 546,545.40 = 115,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,363.60/546,545.40 = 115,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,363.60x = 546,545.40 × 115,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,363.60x = 62,877,643,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,877,643,470.24/364,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,568.40

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