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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,983.97, 536,975.76 and 105,266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,983.97, 536,975.76 and 105,266.55 is: 157,899.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,983.97 : 536,975.76 = 105,266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,983.97/536,975.76 = 105,266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,983.97x = 536,975.76 × 105,266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,983.97x = 56,525,585,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,525,585,688.83/357,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,899.77

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