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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,978.12, 514,447.26 and 103,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,978.12, 514,447.26 and 103,086.84 is: 154,624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,978.12 : 514,447.26 = 103,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,978.12/514,447.26 = 103,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,978.12x = 514,447.26 × 103,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,978.12x = 53,032,742,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,032,742,380.06/342,978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,624.27

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