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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,145.60, 543,215.70 and 109,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,145.60, 543,215.70 and 109,425.60 is: 164,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,145.60 : 543,215.70 = 109,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,145.60/543,215.70 = 109,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,145.60x = 543,215.70 × 109,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,145.60x = 59,441,703,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,441,703,901.92/362,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,137.58

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