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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,305.92, 541,986.92 and 108,566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,305.92, 541,986.92 and 108,566.68 is: 162,858.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,305.92 : 541,986.92 = 108,566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,305.92/541,986.92 = 108,566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,305.92x = 541,986.92 × 108,566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,305.92x = 58,841,720,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,841,720,507.83/361,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,858.45

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