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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,674.90, 541,161.39 and 158,166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,674.90, 541,161.39 and 158,166.22 is: 237,314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,674.90 : 541,161.39 = 158,166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,674.90/541,161.39 = 158,166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,674.90x = 541,161.39 × 158,166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,674.90x = 85,593,451,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,593,451,466.25/360,674.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,314.69

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