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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,220.30, 537,244.34 and 105,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,220.30, 537,244.34 and 105,432.14 is: 158,122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,220.30 : 537,244.34 = 105,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,220.30/537,244.34 = 105,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,220.30x = 537,244.34 × 105,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,220.30x = 56,642,820,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,642,820,469.09/358,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,122.87

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