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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,870, 536,808.24 and 108,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,870, 536,808.24 and 108,552 is: 162,828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,870 : 536,808.24 = 108,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,870/536,808.24 = 108,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,870x = 536,808.24 × 108,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,870x = 58,271,608,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,271,608,068.48/357,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,828.98

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