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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,217.73, 513,155.27 and 105,529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,217.73, 513,155.27 and 105,529.65 is: 158,241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,217.73 : 513,155.27 = 105,529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,217.73/513,155.27 = 105,529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,217.73x = 513,155.27 × 105,529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,217.73x = 54,153,095,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,153,095,511.11/342,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,241.64

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