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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,020.70, 536,955.40 and 105,232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,020.70, 536,955.40 and 105,232.44 is: 157,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,020.70 : 536,955.40 = 105,232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,020.70/536,955.40 = 105,232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,020.70x = 536,955.40 × 105,232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,020.70x = 56,505,126,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505,126,913.18/358,020.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,826.42

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