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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,572.60, 546,858.90 and 115,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,572.60, 546,858.90 and 115,254.60 is: 172,881.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,572.60 : 546,858.90 = 115,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,572.60/546,858.90 = 115,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,572.60x = 546,858.90 × 115,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,572.60x = 63,028,003,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,028,003,775.94/364,572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,881.90

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