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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,997.76, 533,928.57 and 106,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,997.76, 533,928.57 and 106,679.76 is: 159,999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,997.76 : 533,928.57 = 106,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,997.76/533,928.57 = 106,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,997.76x = 533,928.57 × 106,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,997.76x = 56,959,371,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,959,371,704.74/355,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,999.24

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