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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,911.64, 514,179.54 and 106,188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,911.64, 514,179.54 and 106,188.60 is: 159,224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,911.64 : 514,179.54 = 106,188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,911.64/514,179.54 = 106,188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,911.64x = 514,179.54 × 106,188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,911.64x = 54,600,005,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,600,005,501.24/342,911.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,224.71

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