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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,253.97, 541,860.12 and 108,529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,253.97, 541,860.12 and 108,529.05 is: 162,787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,253.97 : 541,860.12 = 108,529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,253.97/541,860.12 = 108,529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,253.97x = 541,860.12 × 108,529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,253.97x = 58,807,564,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,807,564,056.49/361,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,787.32

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