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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,510.81, 542,342.08 and 108,809.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,510.81, 542,342.08 and 108,809.79 is: 163,237.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,510.81 : 542,342.08 = 108,809.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,510.81/542,342.08 = 108,809.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,510.81x = 542,342.08 × 108,809.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,510.81x = 59,012,127,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,012,127,832.96/361,510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,237.52

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