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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,499.60, 542,152.20 and 108,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,499.60, 542,152.20 and 108,779.60 is: 163,140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,499.60 : 542,152.20 = 108,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,499.60/542,152.20 = 108,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,499.60x = 542,152.20 × 108,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,499.60x = 58,975,099,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975,099,455.12/361,499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,140.15

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