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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,983.47, 536,975.01 and 105,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,983.47, 536,975.01 and 105,266.05 is: 157,899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,983.47 : 536,975.01 = 105,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,983.47/536,975.01 = 105,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,983.47x = 536,975.01 × 105,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,983.47x = 56,525,238,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,525,238,251.41/357,983.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,899.02

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