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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,169.80, 513,206.10 and 105,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,169.80, 513,206.10 and 105,536.40 is: 158,289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,169.80 : 513,206.10 = 105,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,169.80/513,206.10 = 105,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,169.80x = 513,206.10 × 105,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,169.80x = 54,161,924,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,161,924,252.04/342,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,289.61

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