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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,697, 536,628.42 and 104,967.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,697, 536,628.42 and 104,967.16 is: 157,475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,697 : 536,628.42 = 104,967.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,697/536,628.42 = 104,967.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,697x = 536,628.42 × 104,967.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,697x = 56,328,361,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,328,361,222.69/357,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,475.07

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