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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,707.73, 514,141.80 and 106,037.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,707.73, 514,141.80 and 106,037.88 is: 159,081.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,707.73 : 514,141.80 = 106,037.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,707.73/514,141.80 = 106,037.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,707.73x = 514,141.80 × 106,037.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,707.73x = 54,518,504,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,518,504,165.71/342,707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,081.63

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