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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,509.81, 542,340.58 and 108,808.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,509.81, 542,340.58 and 108,808.79 is: 163,236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,509.81 : 542,340.58 = 108,808.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,509.81/542,340.58 = 108,808.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,509.81x = 542,340.58 × 108,808.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,509.81x = 59,011,423,614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,011,423,614.95/361,509.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,236.02

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