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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,220.88, 534,174.72 and 106,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,220.88, 534,174.72 and 106,844.56 is: 160,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,220.88 : 534,174.72 = 106,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,220.88/534,174.72 = 106,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,220.88x = 534,174.72 × 106,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,220.88x = 57,073,662,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073,662,921.52/356,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,219.87

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