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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,617.70, 513,999.45 and 105,984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,617.70, 513,999.45 and 105,984.30 is: 158,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,617.70 : 513,999.45 = 105,984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,617.70/513,999.45 = 105,984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,617.70x = 513,999.45 × 105,984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,617.70x = 54,475,871,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,475,871,908.64/342,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,999.00

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