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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,058.39, 537,004.40 and 105,271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,058.39, 537,004.40 and 105,271.25 is: 157,882.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,058.39 : 537,004.40 = 105,271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,058.39/537,004.40 = 105,271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,058.39x = 537,004.40 × 105,271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,058.39x = 56,531,121,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,531,121,232.12/358,058.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,882.41

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