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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,716.51, 542,521.93 and 105,480.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,716.51, 542,521.93 and 105,480.22 is: 158,204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,716.51 : 542,521.93 = 105,480.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,716.51/542,521.93 = 105,480.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,716.51x = 542,521.93 × 105,480.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,716.51x = 57,225,332,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225,332,531.22/361,716.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,204.92

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