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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,673.81, 541,159.75 and 158,165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,673.81, 541,159.75 and 158,165.13 is: 237,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,673.81 : 541,159.75 = 158,165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,673.81/541,159.75 = 158,165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,673.81x = 541,159.75 × 158,165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,673.81x = 85,592,602,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,592,602,209.52/360,673.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,313.05

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