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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,038.30, 541,632.18 and 108,308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,038.30, 541,632.18 and 108,308.58 is: 162,485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,038.30 : 541,632.18 = 108,308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,038.30/541,632.18 = 108,308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,038.30x = 541,632.18 × 108,308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,038.30x = 58,663,412,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663,412,298.10/361,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,485.29

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