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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,758.67, 539,543.99 and 106,971.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,758.67, 539,543.99 and 106,971.09 is: 160,428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,758.67 : 539,543.99 = 106,971.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,758.67/539,543.99 = 106,971.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,758.67x = 539,543.99 × 106,971.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,758.67x = 57,715,608,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,715,608,178.39/359,758.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,428.68

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