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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,977.96, 536,966.75 and 105,260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,977.96, 536,966.75 and 105,260.55 is: 157,890.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,977.96 : 536,966.75 = 105,260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,977.96/536,966.75 = 105,260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,977.96x = 536,966.75 × 105,260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,977.96x = 56,521,413,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,521,413,686.24/357,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,890.76

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