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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,525.59, 513,837.59 and 105,886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,525.59, 513,837.59 and 105,886.72 is: 158,845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,525.59 : 513,837.59 = 105,886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,525.59/513,837.59 = 105,886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,525.59x = 513,837.59 × 105,886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,525.59x = 54,408,577,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,408,577,017.80/342,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,845.29

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