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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,111.32, 541,665.66 and 108,390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,111.32, 541,665.66 and 108,390.72 is: 162,585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,111.32 : 541,665.66 = 108,390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,111.32/541,665.66 = 108,390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,111.32x = 541,665.66 × 108,390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,111.32x = 58,711,530,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,711,530,886.68/361,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,585.68

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