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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,158.64, 538,686.12 and 109,773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,158.64, 538,686.12 and 109,773.68 is: 164,644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,158.64 : 538,686.12 = 109,773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,158.64/538,686.12 = 109,773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,158.64x = 538,686.12 × 109,773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,158.64x = 59,133,557,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,133,557,757.32/359,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,644.68

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