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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,171.50, 532,849.60 and 105,853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,171.50, 532,849.60 and 105,853.50 is: 158,807.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,171.50 : 532,849.60 = 105,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,171.50/532,849.60 = 105,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,171.50x = 532,849.60 × 105,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,171.50x = 56,403,995,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,403,995,133.60/355,171.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,807.77

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