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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,179.50, 532,861.60 and 105,861.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,179.50, 532,861.60 and 105,861.50 is: 158,819.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,179.50 : 532,861.60 = 105,861.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,179.50/532,861.60 = 105,861.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,179.50x = 532,861.60 × 105,861.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,179.50x = 56,409,528,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,409,528,268.40/355,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,819.77

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