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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,520.12, 542,277.40 and 108,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,520.12, 542,277.40 and 108,799.52 is: 163,198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,520.12 : 542,277.40 = 108,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,520.12/542,277.40 = 108,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,520.12x = 542,277.40 × 108,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,520.12x = 58,999,520,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,999,520,826.85/361,520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,198.44

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