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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,661.92, 536,358.96 and 104,890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,661.92, 536,358.96 and 104,890.08 is: 157,295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,661.92 : 536,358.96 = 104,890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,661.92/536,358.96 = 104,890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,661.92x = 536,358.96 × 104,890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,661.92x = 56,258,734,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,258,734,223.12/357,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,295.85

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