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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,059, 537,110.10 and 108,743.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,059, 537,110.10 and 108,743.16 is: 163,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,059 : 537,110.10 = 108,743.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,059/537,110.10 = 108,743.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,059x = 537,110.10 × 108,743.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,059x = 58,407,049,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,407,049,541.92/358,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,121.30

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