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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,253.52, 541,859.42 and 108,528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,253.52, 541,859.42 and 108,528.39 is: 162,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,253.52 : 541,859.42 = 108,528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,253.52/541,859.42 = 108,528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,253.52x = 541,859.42 × 108,528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,253.52x = 58,807,130,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,807,130,730.25/361,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,786.32

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