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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,538.40, 533,307.60 and 106,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,538.40, 533,307.60 and 106,220.40 is: 159,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,538.40 : 533,307.60 = 106,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,538.40/533,307.60 = 106,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,538.40x = 533,307.60 × 106,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,538.40x = 56,648,146,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,648,146,595.04/355,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,330.60

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