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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,328.97, 537,407.34 and 105,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,328.97, 537,407.34 and 105,541.16 is: 158,286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,328.97 : 537,407.34 = 105,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,328.97/537,407.34 = 105,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,328.97x = 537,407.34 × 105,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,328.97x = 56,718,594,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,718,594,589.88/358,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,286.38

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