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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,344, 537,593.74 and 109,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,344, 537,593.74 and 109,019.52 is: 163,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,344 : 537,593.74 = 109,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,344/537,593.74 = 109,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,344x = 537,593.74 × 109,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,344x = 58,608,211,489.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,608,211,489.80/358,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,552.93

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