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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,954.60, 538,334.70 and 106,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,954.60, 538,334.70 and 106,234.60 is: 159,323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,954.60 : 538,334.70 = 106,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,954.60/538,334.70 = 106,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,954.60x = 538,334.70 × 106,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,954.60x = 57,189,771,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189,771,520.62/358,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,323.13

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