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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,615.89, 513,938.24 and 105,963.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,615.89, 513,938.24 and 105,963.05 is: 158,949.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,615.89 : 513,938.24 = 105,963.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,615.89/513,938.24 = 105,963.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,615.89x = 513,938.24 × 105,963.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,615.89x = 54,458,463,422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,458,463,422.03/342,615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,949.03

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