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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,091.64, 537,205.50 and 105,371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,091.64, 537,205.50 and 105,371.64 is: 158,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,091.64 : 537,205.50 = 105,371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,091.64/537,205.50 = 105,371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,091.64x = 537,205.50 × 105,371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,091.64x = 56,606,224,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,606,224,552.02/358,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,077.48

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