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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,536.06, 513,853.14 and 105,897.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,536.06, 513,853.14 and 105,897.08 is: 158,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,536.06 : 513,853.14 = 105,897.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,536.06/513,853.14 = 105,897.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,536.06x = 513,853.14 × 105,897.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,536.06x = 54,415,547,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,415,547,074.83/342,536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,860.78

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