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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,042.60, 543,061.20 and 109,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,042.60, 543,061.20 and 109,322.60 is: 163,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,042.60 : 543,061.20 = 109,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,042.60/543,061.20 = 109,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,042.60x = 543,061.20 × 109,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,042.60x = 59,368,862,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,368,862,343.12/362,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,983.08

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