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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,116.43, 612,173.82 and 108,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,116.43, 612,173.82 and 108,597 is: 162,895.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,116.43 : 612,173.82 = 108,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,116.43/612,173.82 = 108,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,116.43x = 612,173.82 × 108,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,116.43x = 66,480,240,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,480,240,330.54/408,116.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,895.28

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