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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,700.58, 635,572.74 and 108,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,700.58, 635,572.74 and 108,160.22 is: 162,245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,700.58 : 635,572.74 = 108,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,700.58/635,572.74 = 108,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,700.58x = 635,572.74 × 108,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,700.58x = 68,743,687,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,743,687,384.40/423,700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,245.91

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