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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,875.60, 514,313.40 and 106,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,875.60, 514,313.40 and 106,216.40 is: 159,324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,875.60 : 514,313.40 = 106,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,875.60/514,313.40 = 106,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,875.60x = 514,313.40 × 106,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,875.60x = 54,628,517,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,628,517,819.76/342,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,324.60

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