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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,989.65, 514,503.92 and 106,365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,989.65, 514,503.92 and 106,365.97 is: 159,554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,989.65 : 514,503.92 = 106,365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,989.65/514,503.92 = 106,365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,989.65x = 514,503.92 × 106,365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,989.65x = 54,725,708,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,725,708,519.60/342,989.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,554.99

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