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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,943.83, 542,919.92 and 109,226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,943.83, 542,919.92 and 109,226.50 is: 163,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,943.83 : 542,919.92 = 109,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,943.83/542,919.92 = 109,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,943.83x = 542,919.92 × 109,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,943.83x = 59,301,242,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301,242,641.88/361,943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,841.01

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