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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,261.92, 541,886.71 and 108,544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,261.92, 541,886.71 and 108,544.51 is: 162,814.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,261.92 : 541,886.71 = 108,544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,261.92/541,886.71 = 108,544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,261.92x = 541,886.71 × 108,544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,261.92x = 58,818,824,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,818,824,973.87/361,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,814.90

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