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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,915.77, 514,185.72 and 106,192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,915.77, 514,185.72 and 106,192.73 is: 159,230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,915.77 : 514,185.72 = 106,192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,915.77/514,185.72 = 106,192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,915.77x = 514,185.72 × 106,192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,915.77x = 54,602,782,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,602,782,762.89/342,915.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,230.89

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