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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,517.60, 542,273.66 and 108,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,517.60, 542,273.66 and 108,797 is: 163,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,517.60 : 542,273.66 = 108,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,517.60/542,273.66 = 108,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,517.60x = 542,273.66 × 108,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,517.60x = 58,997,747,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,997,747,387.02/361,517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,194.68

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