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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,514.82, 537,870.77 and 105,795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,514.82, 537,870.77 and 105,795.34 is: 158,722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,514.82 : 537,870.77 = 105,795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,514.82/537,870.77 = 105,795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,514.82x = 537,870.77 × 105,795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,514.82x = 56,904,218,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,904,218,502.78/358,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,722.08

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