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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,526.12, 542,286.40 and 108,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,526.12, 542,286.40 and 108,805.52 is: 163,207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,526.12 : 542,286.40 = 108,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,526.12/542,286.40 = 108,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,526.12x = 542,286.40 × 108,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,526.12x = 59,003,753,740.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,003,753,740.93/361,526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,207.44

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