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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,160.52, 541,891.99 and 158,652.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,160.52, 541,891.99 and 158,652.18 is: 238,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,160.52 : 541,891.99 = 158,652.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,160.52/541,891.99 = 158,652.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,160.52x = 541,891.99 × 158,652.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,160.52x = 85,972,345,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,972,345,736.35/361,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,044.69

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