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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,571.70, 537,732.20 and 105,785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,571.70, 537,732.20 and 105,785.10 is: 158,640.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,571.70 : 537,732.20 = 105,785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,571.70/537,732.20 = 105,785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,571.70x = 537,732.20 × 105,785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,571.70x = 56,884,054,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,884,054,814.68/358,571.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,640.67

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