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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,937.40, 532,406.10 and 105,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,937.40, 532,406.10 and 105,619.40 is: 158,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,937.40 : 532,406.10 = 105,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,937.40/532,406.10 = 105,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,937.40x = 532,406.10 × 105,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,937.40x = 56,232,412,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,232,412,838.34/354,937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,429.10

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