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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,238.32, 513,405.70 and 105,600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,238.32, 513,405.70 and 105,600.24 is: 158,415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,238.32 : 513,405.70 = 105,600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,238.32/513,405.70 = 105,600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,238.32x = 513,405.70 × 105,600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,238.32x = 54,215,765,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,215,765,137.37/342,238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,415.24

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