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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,801, 556,218.78 and 108,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,801, 556,218.78 and 108,145 is: 162,222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,801 : 556,218.78 = 108,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,801/556,218.78 = 108,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,801x = 556,218.78 × 108,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,801x = 60,152,279,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,152,279,963.10/370,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,222.54

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