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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,498.60, 560,162.46 and 107,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,498.60, 560,162.46 and 107,257 is: 160,860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,498.60 : 560,162.46 = 107,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,498.60/560,162.46 = 107,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,498.60x = 560,162.46 × 107,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,498.60x = 60,081,344,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081,344,972.22/373,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,860.96

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