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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,975.40, 533,963.10 and 106,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,975.40, 533,963.10 and 106,657.40 is: 159,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,975.40 : 533,963.10 = 106,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,975.40/533,963.10 = 106,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,975.40x = 533,963.10 × 106,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,975.40x = 56,951,115,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,951,115,941.94/355,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,986.10

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