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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,156, 531,338.04 and 104,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,156, 531,338.04 and 104,844.48 is: 157,297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,156 : 531,338.04 = 104,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,156/531,338.04 = 104,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,156x = 531,338.04 × 104,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,156x = 55,707,860,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,707,860,508.02/354,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,297.52

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