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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,172.94, 537,259.40 and 105,453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,172.94, 537,259.40 and 105,453.47 is: 158,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,172.94 : 537,259.40 = 105,453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,172.94/537,259.40 = 105,453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,172.94x = 537,259.40 × 105,453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,172.94x = 56,655,865,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,655,865,202.00/358,172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,180.20

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