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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,135.90, 513,252.45 and 105,453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,135.90, 513,252.45 and 105,453.90 is: 158,195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,135.90 : 513,252.45 = 105,453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,135.90/513,252.45 = 105,453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,135.90x = 513,252.45 × 105,453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,135.90x = 54,124,472,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,124,472,537.06/342,135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,195.83

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