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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,578.69, 537,742.54 and 105,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,578.69, 537,742.54 and 105,792 is: 158,650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,578.69 : 537,742.54 = 105,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,578.69/537,742.54 = 105,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,578.69x = 537,742.54 × 105,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,578.69x = 56,888,858,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,888,858,791.68/358,578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,650.98

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