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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,535.68, 513,852.74 and 105,896.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,535.68, 513,852.74 and 105,896.81 is: 158,860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,535.68 : 513,852.74 = 105,896.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,535.68/513,852.74 = 105,896.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,535.68x = 513,852.74 × 105,896.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,535.68x = 54,415,367,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,415,367,723.69/342,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,860.44

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