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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,125.96, 562,744.29 and 108,851.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,125.96, 562,744.29 and 108,851.86 is: 163,293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,125.96 : 562,744.29 = 108,851.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,125.96/562,744.29 = 108,851.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,125.96x = 562,744.29 × 108,851.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,125.96x = 61,255,763,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,255,763,782.50/375,125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,293.85

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