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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,150.80, 513,177.60 and 105,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,150.80, 513,177.60 and 105,517.40 is: 158,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,150.80 : 513,177.60 = 105,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,150.80/513,177.60 = 105,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,150.80x = 513,177.60 × 105,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,150.80x = 54,149,166,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,149,166,090.24/342,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,261.11

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