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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,188.99, 537,098.50 and 105,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,188.99, 537,098.50 and 105,436.64 is: 158,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,188.99 : 537,098.50 = 105,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,188.99/537,098.50 = 105,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,188.99x = 537,098.50 × 105,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,188.99x = 56,629,859,049.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,629,859,049.32/358,188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,100.50

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