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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,417.73, 534,599.87 and 103,700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,417.73, 534,599.87 and 103,700.16 is: 155,542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,417.73 : 534,599.87 = 103,700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,417.73/534,599.87 = 103,700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,417.73x = 534,599.87 × 103,700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,417.73x = 55,438,091,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438,091,536.48/356,417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,542.46

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