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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,164.52, 537,061.87 and 105,412.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,164.52, 537,061.87 and 105,412.17 is: 158,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,164.52 : 537,061.87 = 105,412.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,164.52/537,061.87 = 105,412.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,164.52x = 537,061.87 × 105,412.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,164.52x = 56,612,855,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,612,855,969.26/358,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,063.83

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