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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,218.88, 534,171.72 and 106,842.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,218.88, 534,171.72 and 106,842.56 is: 160,216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,218.88 : 534,171.72 = 106,842.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,218.88/534,171.72 = 106,842.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,218.88x = 534,171.72 × 106,842.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,218.88x = 57,072,274,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072,274,044.40/356,218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,216.87

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