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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,416.61, 534,598.18 and 103,699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,416.61, 534,598.18 and 103,699.04 is: 155,540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,416.61 : 534,598.18 = 103,699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,416.61/534,598.18 = 103,699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,416.61x = 534,598.18 × 103,699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,416.61x = 55,437,315,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,437,315,119.51/356,416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,540.78

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