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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,450.50, 546,763.43 and 115,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,450.50, 546,763.43 and 115,132.50 is: 172,726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,450.50 : 546,763.43 = 115,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,450.50/546,763.43 = 115,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,450.50x = 546,763.43 × 115,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,450.50x = 62,950,240,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,950,240,892.31/364,450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,726.45

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