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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,614.89, 513,936.74 and 105,962.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,614.89, 513,936.74 and 105,962.05 is: 158,947.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,614.89 : 513,936.74 = 105,962.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,614.89/513,936.74 = 105,962.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,614.89x = 513,936.74 × 105,962.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,614.89x = 54,457,790,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,457,790,540.72/342,614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,947.53

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