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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,247.22, 538,982.68 and 106,529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,247.22, 538,982.68 and 106,529.05 is: 159,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,247.22 : 538,982.68 = 106,529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,247.22/538,982.68 = 106,529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,247.22x = 538,982.68 × 106,529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,247.22x = 57,417,312,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,417,312,866.85/359,247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,826.74

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