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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,855.73, 512,832.20 and 105,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,855.73, 512,832.20 and 105,218.13 is: 157,842.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,855.73 : 512,832.20 = 105,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,855.73/512,832.20 = 105,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,855.73x = 512,832.20 × 105,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,855.73x = 53,959,245,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,959,245,087.79/341,855.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,842.15

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