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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,368.98, 537,631.24 and 109,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,368.98, 537,631.24 and 109,044.50 is: 163,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,368.98 : 537,631.24 = 109,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,368.98/537,631.24 = 109,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,368.98x = 537,631.24 × 109,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,368.98x = 58,625,729,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,625,729,750.18/358,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,590.41

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