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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,867.15, 538,300.72 and 106,127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,867.15, 538,300.72 and 106,127.94 is: 159,191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,867.15 : 538,300.72 = 106,127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,867.15/538,300.72 = 106,127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,867.15x = 538,300.72 × 106,127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,867.15x = 57,128,746,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,128,746,514.12/358,867.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,191.91

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