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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,989.15, 514,503.17 and 106,365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,989.15, 514,503.17 and 106,365.47 is: 159,554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,989.15 : 514,503.17 = 106,365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,989.15/514,503.17 = 106,365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,989.15x = 514,503.17 × 106,365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,989.15x = 54,725,371,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725,371,493.54/342,989.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,554.24

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