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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,858.58, 566,862.60 and 107,989.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,858.58, 566,862.60 and 107,989.14 is: 162,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,858.58 : 566,862.60 = 107,989.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,858.58/566,862.60 = 107,989.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,858.58x = 566,862.60 × 107,989.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,858.58x = 61,215,004,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,215,004,672.16/377,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,005.07

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