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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,736.91, 536,542.79 and 105,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,736.91, 536,542.79 and 105,013.26 is: 157,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,736.91 : 536,542.79 = 105,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,736.91/536,542.79 = 105,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,736.91x = 536,542.79 × 105,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,736.91x = 56,344,106,982.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,344,106,982.33/357,736.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,501.52

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