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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,257.74, 549,471.82 and 113,524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,257.74, 549,471.82 and 113,524.84 is: 170,313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,257.74 : 549,471.82 = 113,524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,257.74/549,471.82 = 113,524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,257.74x = 549,471.82 × 113,524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,257.74x = 62,378,700,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,378,700,450.01/366,257.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,313.67

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