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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,165.46, 541,899.38 and 158,657.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,165.46, 541,899.38 and 158,657.11 is: 238,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,165.46 : 541,899.38 = 158,657.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,165.46/541,899.38 = 158,657.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,165.46x = 541,899.38 × 158,657.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,165.46x = 85,976,188,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,976,188,583.49/361,165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,052.08

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