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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,512.81, 542,345.08 and 108,811.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,512.81, 542,345.08 and 108,811.79 is: 163,240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,512.81 : 542,345.08 = 108,811.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,512.81/542,345.08 = 108,811.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,512.81x = 542,345.08 × 108,811.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,512.81x = 59,013,538,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,013,538,952.49/361,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,240.52

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