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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,023.74, 536,952.44 and 105,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,023.74, 536,952.44 and 105,236.60 is: 157,830.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,023.74 : 536,952.44 = 105,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,023.74/536,952.44 = 105,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,023.74x = 536,952.44 × 105,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,023.74x = 56,507,045,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,507,045,936.36/358,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,830.45

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