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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,904.94, 542,861.32 and 109,187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,904.94, 542,861.32 and 109,187.62 is: 163,782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,904.94 : 542,861.32 = 109,187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,904.94/542,861.32 = 109,187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,904.94x = 542,861.32 × 109,187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,904.94x = 59,273,735,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,273,735,315.17/361,904.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,782.61

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