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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,238.94, 537,338.97 and 108,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,238.94, 537,338.97 and 108,901.50 is: 163,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,238.94 : 537,338.97 = 108,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,238.94/537,338.97 = 108,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,238.94x = 537,338.97 × 108,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,238.94x = 58,517,019,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,517,019,841.46/358,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,346.34

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