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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,112.02, 541,666.68 and 108,391.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,112.02, 541,666.68 and 108,391.42 is: 162,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,112.02 : 541,666.68 = 108,391.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,112.02/541,666.68 = 108,391.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,112.02x = 541,666.68 × 108,391.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,112.02x = 58,712,020,611.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,712,020,611.89/361,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,586.72

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