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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,316.92, 542,003.42 and 108,577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,316.92, 542,003.42 and 108,577.68 is: 162,874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,316.92 : 542,003.42 = 108,577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,316.92/542,003.42 = 108,577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,316.92x = 542,003.42 × 108,577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,316.92x = 58,849,473,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,849,473,895.67/361,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,874.95

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