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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,911.33, 514,179.07 and 106,188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,911.33, 514,179.07 and 106,188.29 is: 159,224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,911.33 : 514,179.07 = 106,188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,911.33/514,179.07 = 106,188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,911.33x = 514,179.07 × 106,188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,911.33x = 54,599,796,197.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599,796,197.09/342,911.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,224.24

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