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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,312.44, 537,449.22 and 108,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,312.44, 537,449.22 and 108,975 is: 163,456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,312.44 : 537,449.22 = 108,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,312.44/537,449.22 = 108,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,312.44x = 537,449.22 × 108,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,312.44x = 58,568,528,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,568,528,749.50/358,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,456.59

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