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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,989.09, 533,915.58 and 106,671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,989.09, 533,915.58 and 106,671.09 is: 159,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,989.09 : 533,915.58 = 106,671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,989.09/533,915.58 = 106,671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,989.09x = 533,915.58 × 106,671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,989.09x = 56,953,356,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,953,356,886.58/355,989.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,986.24

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