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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,010.94, 512,992.08 and 105,328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,010.94, 512,992.08 and 105,328.94 is: 157,985.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,010.94 : 512,992.08 = 105,328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,010.94/512,992.08 = 105,328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,010.94x = 512,992.08 × 105,328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,010.94x = 54,032,912,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,032,912,014.80/342,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,985.92

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