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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,994.24, 538,485.28 and 106,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,994.24, 538,485.28 and 106,273.64 is: 159,408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,994.24 : 538,485.28 = 106,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,994.24/538,485.28 = 106,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,994.24x = 538,485.28 × 106,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,994.24x = 57,226,790,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226,790,792.02/358,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,408.66

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