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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,598.10, 546,897.15 and 115,280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,598.10, 546,897.15 and 115,280.10 is: 172,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,598.10 : 546,897.15 = 115,280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,598.10/546,897.15 = 115,280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,598.10x = 546,897.15 × 115,280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,598.10x = 63,046,358,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,046,358,141.72/364,598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,920.15

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