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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,156.10, 543,231.45 and 109,436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,156.10, 543,231.45 and 109,436.10 is: 164,153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,156.10 : 543,231.45 = 109,436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,156.10/543,231.45 = 109,436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,156.10x = 543,231.45 × 109,436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,156.10x = 59,449,131,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,449,131,285.35/362,156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,153.33

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