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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,535.08, 531,802.35 and 105,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,535.08, 531,802.35 and 105,217.08 is: 157,825.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,535.08 : 531,802.35 = 105,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,535.08/531,802.35 = 105,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,535.08x = 531,802.35 × 105,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,535.08x = 55,954,690,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,954,690,404.14/354,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,825.54

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