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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,937.81, 542,910.89 and 109,220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,937.81, 542,910.89 and 109,220.49 is: 163,831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,937.81 : 542,910.89 = 109,220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,937.81/542,910.89 = 109,220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,937.81x = 542,910.89 × 109,220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,937.81x = 59,296,990,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,296,990,717.58/361,937.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,831.99

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