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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,912.33, 514,180.57 and 106,189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,912.33, 514,180.57 and 106,189.29 is: 159,225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,912.33 : 514,180.57 = 106,189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,912.33/514,180.57 = 106,189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,912.33x = 514,180.57 × 106,189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,912.33x = 54,600,469,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,600,469,660.10/342,912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,225.74

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