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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,978.39, 536,892.06 and 105,190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,978.39, 536,892.06 and 105,190.23 is: 157,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,978.39 : 536,892.06 = 105,190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,978.39/536,892.06 = 105,190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,978.39x = 536,892.06 × 105,190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,978.39x = 56,475,800,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475,800,485.61/357,978.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,763.16

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