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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,571.88, 537,732.44 and 105,785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,571.88, 537,732.44 and 105,785.26 is: 158,640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,571.88 : 537,732.44 = 105,785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,571.88/537,732.44 = 105,785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,571.88x = 537,732.44 × 105,785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,571.88x = 56,884,165,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,884,165,975.83/358,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,640.90

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