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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,862, 536,811.12 and 91,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,862, 536,811.12 and 91,624.72 is: 137,441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,862 : 536,811.12 = 91,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,862/536,811.12 = 91,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,862x = 536,811.12 × 91,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,862x = 49,185,168,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,185,168,562.89/357,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,441.72

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