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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,011.94, 512,993.58 and 105,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,011.94, 512,993.58 and 105,329.94 is: 157,987.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,011.94 : 512,993.58 = 105,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,011.94/512,993.58 = 105,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,011.94x = 512,993.58 × 105,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,011.94x = 54,033,583,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,033,583,001.79/342,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,987.42

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