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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,324.83, 542,014.12 and 108,585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,324.83, 542,014.12 and 108,585.09 is: 162,885.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,324.83 : 542,014.12 = 108,585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,324.83/542,014.12 = 108,585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,324.83x = 542,014.12 × 108,585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,324.83x = 58,854,652,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,854,652,001.47/361,324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,885.71

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