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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,588.56, 513,856.92 and 105,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,588.56, 513,856.92 and 105,932.72 is: 158,891.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,588.56 : 513,856.92 = 105,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,588.56/513,856.92 = 105,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,588.56x = 513,856.92 × 105,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,588.56x = 54,434,261,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,434,261,226.42/342,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,891.07

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