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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,153.57, 537,045.49 and 105,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,153.57, 537,045.49 and 105,401.24 is: 158,047.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,153.57 : 537,045.49 = 105,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,153.57/537,045.49 = 105,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,153.57x = 537,045.49 × 105,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,153.57x = 56,605,261,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,605,261,661.52/358,153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,047.46

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