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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,162, 324,359.64 and 105,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,162, 324,359.64 and 105,354 is: 158,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,162 : 324,359.64 = 105,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,162/324,359.64 = 105,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,162x = 324,359.64 × 105,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,162x = 34,172,585,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172,585,512.56/216,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,087.85

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