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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,663.40, 531,995.10 and 105,345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,663.40, 531,995.10 and 105,345.40 is: 158,018.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,663.40 : 531,995.10 = 105,345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,663.40/531,995.10 = 105,345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,663.40x = 531,995.10 × 105,345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,663.40x = 56,043,236,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,043,236,607.54/354,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,018.10

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